Tracking Two Storms Impacting the Northern U.S. Through Thanksgiving and into This Weekend

Heavy lake effect snow, gusty winds, and localized blizzard conditions will persist through Thanksgiving near and downwind of the Great Lakes. Rain and mountain snow are forecast for the Pacific Northwest. Confidence is increasing for another winter storm to develop over the northern and central Rockies Friday and track across the central Plains through the Midwest and Great Lakes this weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Fort Madison Municipal Airport (KFSW)

Lat: 40.66°NLon: 91.33°WElev: 719ft.

Fair

19°F

-7°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed W 8 mph
Barometer 30.42 in
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill9°F (-13°C)
Last update 28 Nov 2:55 am CST
Extended Forecast for

Franklin IA

Winter Storm Warning November 29, 12:00am until November 30, 06:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a steady temperature around 22. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 34. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the morning.

    High: 34 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow, mainly after midnight. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 26. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow before 3pm, then rain and snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 34. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 9pm, then gradually ending.  Low around 20. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 25.

    High: 25 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.

    Low: 7 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of snow after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19.

    High: 19 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.

    Low: 10 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a steady temperature around 22. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 34. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Friday Night
Snow, mainly after midnight. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 26. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow before 3pm, then rain and snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 34. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 9pm, then gradually ending. Low around 20. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 25.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of snow after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 26.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 23.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Franklin IA
 40.66°N 91.5°W (Elev. 623 ft)
2:40 am CST Nov 28, 2025
3am CST Nov 28, 2025-6pm CST Dec 4, 2025
 
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