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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

Iowa City Municipal Airport (KIOW)

Lat: 41.64°NLon: 91.54°WElev: 650ft.

Overcast

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed NW 7 mph
Barometer 29.94 in (1014.7 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill17°F (-8°C)
Last update 2 Jan 4:52 am CST
Extended Forecast for

Iowa City Municipal Airport IA

  • Today

    Today: Cloudy, with a high near 26. North wind around 5 mph.

    High: 26 °F

    Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Cloudy, with a low around 20. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 20 °F

    Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 31 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °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 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Cloudy, with a high near 26. North wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Cloudy, with a low around 20. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 18. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Iowa City Municipal Airport IA
 41.64°N 91.55°W (Elev. 735 ft)
Last Update:
4:36 am CST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5am CST Jan 2, 2026-6pm CST Jan 8, 2026
 
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