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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.

Mostly Cloudy

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed NE 7 mph
Barometer 29.99 in (1016.3 mb)
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill19°F (-7°C)
Last update 2 Jan 1:52 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ENE Iowa City IA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. North wind around 5 mph.

    High: 28 °F

    Mostly 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 30. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 30 °F

    Partly 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 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °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 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. North wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Cloudy, with a low around 20. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 30. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 10 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 33.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ENE Iowa City IA
 41.67°N 91.49°W (Elev. 748 ft)
Last Update:
10:41 am CST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm CST Jan 2, 2026-6pm CST Jan 8, 2026
 
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