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Late January Extreme Cold; Watching for Another East Coast Storm Threat This Weekend

Well below normal temperatures will continue for the eastern half of the Lower 48 this week. Another blast of arctic air will spread from the Plains through the East/Southeast Friday into Saturday with more record lows expected even into Florida. Forecasts are being monitored for increasing potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Cedar Rapids Airport (KCID)

Lat: 41.88°NLon: 91.72°WElev: 840ft.

Mostly Cloudy and Breezy

12°F

-11°C

Humidity 53%
Wind Speed NW 24 G 33 mph
Barometer 30.27 in (1026.7 mb)
Dewpoint -2°F (-19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-8°F (-22°C)
Last update 27 Jan 11:52 am CST
Extended Forecast for

Cedar Rapids IA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 14. Wind chill values as low as -5. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 14 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 3. Wind chill values as low as -10. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 3 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 19. Wind chill values as low as -5. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 19 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 0. Wind chill values as low as -5. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 0 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 14.

    High: 14 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -1.

    Low: -1 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 13.

    High: 13 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 0.

    Low: 0 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 21.

    High: 21 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 14. Wind chill values as low as -5. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 3. Wind chill values as low as -10. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 19. Wind chill values as low as -5. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 0. Wind chill values as low as -5. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 14.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -1.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 13.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 0.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 21.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 6.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 27.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Cedar Rapids IA
 41.97°N 91.66°W (Elev. 732 ft)
Last Update:
9:55 am CST Jan 27, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm CST Jan 27, 2026-6pm CST Feb 2, 2026
 
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