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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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Cedar Rapids Airport (KCID)

Lat: 41.88°NLon: 91.72°WElev: 840ft.

A Few Clouds

20°F

-7°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed NW 3 mph
Barometer 29.90 in (1014.0 mb)
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 1 Jan 9:52 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

Mount Vernon IA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. North wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 15 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 26. North wind around 5 mph.

    High: 26 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 30. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 30 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.

    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 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. North wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 26. North wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 30. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 33.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Mount Vernon IA
 41.93°N 91.4°W (Elev. 883 ft)
Last Update:
8:41 pm CST Jan 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10pm CST Jan 1, 2026-6pm CST Jan 8, 2026
 
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