Significant and Catastrophic Flooding in the Pacific Northwest; Very Cold Temperatures in the Northern Plains

The atmospheric river over the Pacific Northwest will begin to subside today, but lingering rainfall will exacerbate ongoing catastrophic major river flooding, and landslides will continue across portions of western Washington and northwest Oregon for several days. Arctic air will plummet southward into the Northern Plains today, bringing cold air in the single digits to the region by Friday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Mount Pleasant, Mount Pleasant Municipal Airport (KMPZ)

Lat: 40.95°NLon: 91.51°WElev: 735ft.

Snow

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed E 7 mph
Barometer 29.94 in
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 1.00 mi
Wind Chill17°F (-8°C)
Last update 11 Dec 4:55 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NNE Saint Paul IA

Winter Weather Advisory December 11, 05:18pm until December 12, 03:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory December 11, 05:18pm until December 12, 03:00am

    NOW until 3:00am Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly before 11pm.  Steady temperature around 25. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Snow then
    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.

    High: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Wind chill values as low as -5. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 7 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow.  High near 11. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 11 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -10.

    Low: -10 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny and cold, with a high near 3.

    High: 3 °F

    Cold

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -6.

    Low: -6 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 28. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly before 11pm. Steady temperature around 25. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Wind chill values as low as -5. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
Snow. High near 11. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -10.
Sunday
Sunny and cold, with a high near 3.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -6.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NNE Saint Paul IA
 40.81°N 91.49°W (Elev. 673 ft)
4:51 pm CST Dec 11, 2025
5pm CST Dec 11, 2025-6pm CST Dec 18, 2025
 
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