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Late January Extreme Cold; Watching East Coast Storm Threat This Weekend

The next blast of Arctic air surges south down the Plains, across the Great Lakes and through the Southeast and East Friday through Saturday. This could be longest duration of cold in several decades. Forecast models are being closely monitored for potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Confidence in coastal impacts has increased. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Fairfield Municipal Airport (KFFL)

Lat: 41.05°NLon: 91.98°WElev: 787ft.

Fair

5°F

-15°C

Humidity 72%
Wind Speed W 7 mph
Barometer 30.34 in
Dewpoint -2°F (-19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-7°F (-22°C)
Last update 28 Jan 1:50 am CST
Extended Forecast for

Milton IA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 4. Wind chill values as low as -5. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 4 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 26. Wind chill values as low as -5. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 26 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. North wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 6 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. Wind chill values as low as zero. North wind around 5 mph.

    High: 18 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 0.

    Low: 0 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 15.

    High: 15 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 0.

    Low: 0 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 21.

    High: 21 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 5.

    Low: 5 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 4. Wind chill values as low as -5. West wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 26. Wind chill values as low as -5. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. North wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. Wind chill values as low as zero. North wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 0.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 15.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 0.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 21.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 5.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 26.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 31.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 33.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Milton IA
 40.67°N 92.16°W (Elev. 807 ft)
Last Update:
1:26 am CST Jan 28, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2am CST Jan 28, 2026-6pm CST Feb 3, 2026
 
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