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

Cedar Rapids Airport (KCID)

Lat: 41.88°NLon: 91.72°WElev: 840ft.

Fair

3°F

-16°C

Humidity 72%
Wind Speed SW 7 mph
Barometer 30.29 in (1028.2 mb)
Dewpoint -4°F (-20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-9°F (-23°C)
Last update 19 Jan 9:52 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

Cedar Rapids IA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 2. Calm wind.

    Low: 2 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 25. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 25 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow likely, mainly before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 21. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 31. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 31 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 9.

    Low: 9 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 22.

    High: 22 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -9.

    Low: -9 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny and cold, with a high near -2.

    High: -2 °F

    Cold

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -13.

    Low: -13 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 2. Calm wind.
Tuesday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 25. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 21. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 31. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 22.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -9.
Friday
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near -2.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -13.
Saturday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 2.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -8.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 13.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 2.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 20.
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Point Forecast:
Cedar Rapids IA
 41.97°N 91.66°W (Elev. 732 ft)
3:16 pm CST Jan 19, 2026
10pm CST Jan 19, 2026-6pm CST Jan 26, 2026
 
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