Snow Squalls from the Upper Midwest to Great Lakes; High Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

An Arctic front will bring widespread snow squalls through Friday from the Upper Midwest to the Ohio Valley. Heavy snow rates and strong winds will lead to near-zero visibility and dangerous travel conditions. High winds will continue across the northern and central High Plains through Friday, with wind gusts above 60 mph likely, leading to hazardous travel conditions. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Fairfield Municipal Airport (KFFL)

Lat: 41.05°NLon: 91.98°WElev: 787ft.

Overcast

28°F

-2°C

Humidity	74%
Wind Speed	S 12 mph
Barometer	29.72 in
Dewpoint	21°F (-6°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	18°F (-8°C)
Last update	15 Jan 8:10 pm CST

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNW Fairfield IA

Tonight
Low: 28 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Friday
High: 36 °F
Breezy.
Mostly Cloudy
then Chance
Snow Showers
Friday Night
Low: 12 °F
Chance Snow
Showers then
Mostly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 16 °F
Mostly Cloudy
and Blustery
Saturday Night
Low: 5 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 27 °F
Partly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 5 °F
Partly Cloudy
M.L.King Day
High: 15 °F
Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 6 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

Friday

A 50 percent chance of snow showers after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Friday Night

A 30 percent chance of snow showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Wind chill values as low as -5. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Saturday

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16. Wind chill values as low as -5. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 5.

Sunday

Partly sunny, with a high near 27.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 5.

M.L.King Day

Sunny, with a high near 15.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 6.