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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Ottumwa Regional Airport (KOTM)

Lat: 41.1°NLon: 92.44°WElev: 830ft.

Overcast

23°F

-5°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed N 9 mph
Barometer 29.96 in (1015.5 mb)
Dewpoint 20°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill13°F (-11°C)
Last update 2 Jan 8:53 am CST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles S Gibson IA

  • Today

    Today: Cloudy, with a high near 28. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 28 °F

    Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Cloudy, with a low around 20. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 20 °F

    Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.

    High: 32 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 18. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Cloudy, with a high near 28. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Cloudy, with a low around 20. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 18. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 49.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles S Gibson IA
 41.44°N 92.41°W (Elev. 869 ft)
Last Update:
7:01 am CST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9am CST Jan 2, 2026-6pm CST Jan 8, 2026
 
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