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Lingering Winter Weather in Interior New England; Snow Squalls Developing Downwind of the Lower Great Lakes

A wintry mix will continue in interior New England through tonight as a coastal storm quickly passes to the east. Heavy snow is expected in northern Maine, with a coating of ice expected for much of interior New England. Behind this storm system, lake effect snow and snow squalls will develop from the Ohio Valley to interior New England through Monday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ottumwa Regional Airport (KOTM)

Lat: 41.1°NLon: 92.44°WElev: 830ft.

Fair

32°F

0°C

Humidity 61%
Wind Speed SW 13 mph
Barometer 30.39 in (1030.0 mb)
Dewpoint 20°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill22°F (-6°C)
Last update 11 Jan 4:53 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SW What Cheer IA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 29. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 34. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 54. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Blustery.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Mostly
    Cloudy and
    Blustery

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 33. Breezy.

    High: 33 °F

    Partly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 14. Blustery.

    Low: 14 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Blustery
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 31.

    High: 31 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 29. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 34. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 54. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Blustery.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 33. Breezy.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 14. Blustery.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 31.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of snow after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 23.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SW What Cheer IA
 41.37°N 92.38°W (Elev. 801 ft)
Last Update:
4:46 pm CST Jan 11, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm CST Jan 11, 2026-6pm CST Jan 18, 2026
 
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