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

Iowa City Municipal Airport (KIOW)

Lat: 41.64°NLon: 91.54°WElev: 650ft.

Mostly Cloudy

18°F

-8°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed W 15 mph
Barometer 30.06 in (1019.3 mb)
Dewpoint 8°F (-13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill4°F (-16°C)
Last update 27 Jan 3:52 am CST
Extended Forecast for

Iowa City IA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 10. Wind chill values as low as -5. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 10 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a steady temperature around 12. Wind chill values as low as -5. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 12 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Blustery

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 4. Wind chill values as low as -5. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 4 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 21. Wind chill values as low as -5. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 21 °F

    Mostly 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 15.

    High: 15 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: -1 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • 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 low around 10. Wind chill values as low as -5. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a steady temperature around 12. Wind chill values as low as -5. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 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 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 21. Wind chill values as low as -5. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 2.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 15.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -1.
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 7.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 28.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Iowa City IA
 41.67°N 91.52°W (Elev. 692 ft)
3:15 am CST Jan 27, 2026
3am CST Jan 27, 2026-6pm CST Feb 2, 2026
 
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