Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Iowa City Municipal Airport (KIOW)

Lat: 41.64°NLon: 91.54°WElev: 650ft.

Fair

4°F

-16°C

Humidity 63%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.36 in (1029.6 mb)
Dewpoint -6°F (-21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Jan 11:52 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

Iowa City IA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 2. Wind chill values as low as -5. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 2 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 26. Wind chill values as low as -5. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 26 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 18. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.

    Low: 18 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 31 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 11.

    Low: 11 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 23.

    High: 23 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -8.

    Low: -8 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny and cold, with a high near -1.

    High: -1 °F

    Cold

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -12.

    Low: -12 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 2. Wind chill values as low as -5. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 26. Wind chill values as low as -5. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 18. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 23.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -8.
Friday
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near -1.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -12.
Saturday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 3.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -7.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 13.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 3.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 22.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Iowa City IA
 41.67°N 91.52°W (Elev. 692 ft)
11:21 pm CST Jan 19, 2026
11pm CST Jan 19, 2026-6pm CST Jan 26, 2026
 
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