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Storm Systems to Impact the Central and Eastern U.S. Through the Weekend

Two storm systems will track through the central and eastern U.S. today through this weekend with areas of gusty winds, rain and heavy snow. Severe thunderstorms and heavy to excessive rainfall is forecast today from the Lower Mississippi River Valley to the Tennessee Valley. Damaging winds, a few tornadoes, and areas of flooding are possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Iowa City Municipal Airport (KIOW)

Lat: 41.64°NLon: 91.54°WElev: 650ft.

Overcast

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 63%
Wind Speed NW 9 mph
Barometer 30.49 in (1033.5 mb)
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill16°F (-9°C)
Last update 11 Jan 10:52 am CST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NW Nichols IA

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 28. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Monday

    Monday: Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 44. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 44 °F

    Gradual
    Clearing

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 33. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

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

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

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

    High: 33 °F

    Partly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.

    Low: 17 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 28. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday
Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 44. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 33. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 52.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 33. Breezy.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 21.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NW Nichols IA
 41.51°N 91.35°W (Elev. 735 ft)
Last Update:
10:46 am CST Jan 11, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11am CST Jan 11, 2026-6pm CST Jan 17, 2026
 
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