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Late January Extreme Cold; Watching for Another East Coast Storm Threat This Weekend

Well below normal temperatures will continue for the eastern half of the Lower 48 this week. Another blast of arctic air will spread from the Plains through the East/Southeast Friday into Saturday with more record lows expected even into Florida. Forecasts are being monitored for increasing potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ottumwa Regional Airport (KOTM)

Lat: 41.1°NLon: 92.44°WElev: 830ft.

Fair

17°F

-8°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed SW 17 mph
Barometer 30.04 in (1019.0 mb)
Dewpoint 9°F (-13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill1°F (-17°C)
Last update 26 Jan 11:53 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles S Gibson IA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a steady temperature around 15. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 15 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 17. Wind chill values as low as -5. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 17 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 4. Wind chill values as low as -5. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 4 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 23. Wind chill values as low as -5. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 23 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 2.

    Low: 2 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 16.

    High: 16 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -2.

    Low: -2 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 14.

    High: 14 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -1.

    Low: -1 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a steady temperature around 15. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 17. Wind chill values as low as -5. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 4. Wind chill values as low as -5. West wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 23. Wind chill values as low as -5. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 2.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 16.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -2.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 14.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -1.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 22.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 31.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
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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:
12:21 am CST Jan 27, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am CST Jan 27, 2026-6pm CST Feb 2, 2026
 
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