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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 >

Current conditions at

Iowa City Municipal Airport (KIOW)

Lat: 41.64°NLon: 91.54°WElev: 650ft.

Fair

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 66%
Wind Speed N 6 mph
Barometer 30.00 in (1016.7 mb)
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill20°F (-7°C)
Last update 2 Jan 3:52 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

Iowa City IA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: 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.

    Low: 20 °F

    Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 29. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 29 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 18 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °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 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Cloudy, with a high near 26. North wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Cloudy, with a low around 20. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 29. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 33.
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 34.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 51.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Iowa City IA
 41.67°N 91.52°W (Elev. 692 ft)
Last Update:
3:16 pm CST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm CST Jan 2, 2026-6pm CST Jan 8, 2026
 
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