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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Fort Madison Municipal Airport (KFSW)

Lat: 40.66°NLon: 91.33°WElev: 719ft.

Mostly Cloudy

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed NW 5 mph
Barometer 29.91 in
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill19°F (-7°C)
Last update 1 Jan 11:55 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNE Fort Madison IA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. North wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Cloudy, with a low around 23. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 34. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.

    High: 34 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. North wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Cloudy, with a low around 23. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 34. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 50.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 52.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNE Fort Madison IA
 40.65°N 91.33°W (Elev. 653 ft)
Last Update:
12:11 am CST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am CST Jan 2, 2026-6pm CST Jan 8, 2026
 
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