Snow Squalls from the Upper Midwest to Great Lakes; High Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

An Arctic front will bring widespread snow squalls through Friday from the Upper Midwest to the Ohio Valley. Heavy snow rates and strong winds will lead to near-zero visibility and dangerous travel conditions. High winds will continue across the northern and central High Plains through Friday, with wind gusts above 60 mph likely, leading to hazardous travel conditions. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Iowa City Municipal Airport (KIOW)

Lat: 41.64°NLon: 91.54°WElev: 650ft.

Light Snow

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed W 7 mph
Barometer 29.56 in (1001.7 mb)
Dewpoint 22°F (-6°C)
Visibility 3.00 mi
Wind Chill21°F (-6°C)
Last update 16 Jan 3:52 am CST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ENE Iowa City IA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 29. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of snow before 7am, then scattered snow showers after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 34 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    and Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Scattered snow showers, mainly before 10pm, then scattered flurries after midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 11. Wind chill values as low as -5. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 11 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 16. Wind chill values as low as -5. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 16 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 6.

    Low: 6 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 25.

    High: 25 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

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

    Low: 2 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 12.

    High: 12 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 4.

    Low: 4 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 50 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 29. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A slight chance of snow before 7am, then scattered snow showers after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
Scattered snow showers, mainly before 10pm, then scattered flurries after midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 11. Wind chill values as low as -5. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 16. Wind chill values as low as -5. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 6.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 25.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 2.
M.L.King Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 12.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 4.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 24.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 33.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ENE Iowa City IA
 41.67°N 91.49°W (Elev. 748 ft)
3:57 am CST Jan 16, 2026
4am CST Jan 16, 2026-6pm CST Jan 22, 2026
 
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