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

Mount Pleasant, Mount Pleasant Municipal Airport (KMPZ)

Lat: 40.95°NLon: 91.51°WElev: 735ft.

Overcast

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 64%
Wind Speed NW 7 mph
Barometer 30.42 in
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill21°F (-6°C)
Last update 27 Nov 8:55 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

Salem IA

Winter Storm Warning November 28, 09:00pm until November 30, 06:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 17. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 17 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

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

    High: 34 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow, mainly after midnight. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 25. Light southeast wind increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow before noon, then snow, possibly mixed with rain.  High near 33. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow then
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow likely before midnight.  Cloudy, with a low around 18. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 23.

    High: 23 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4.

    Low: 4 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of snow after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18.

    High: 18 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Monday Night

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

    Low: 7 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 17. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 34. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Friday Night
Snow, mainly after midnight. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 25. Light southeast wind increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow before noon, then snow, possibly mixed with rain. High near 33. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow likely before midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 18. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 23.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of snow after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 25.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 26.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Salem IA
 40.86°N 91.61°W (Elev. 653 ft)
8:56 pm CST Nov 27, 2025
9pm CST Nov 27, 2025-6pm CST Dec 4, 2025
 
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