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

The next blast of Arctic air surges south down the Plains, across the Great Lakes and through the Southeast and East Friday through Saturday. This could be longest duration of cold in several decades. Forecast models are being closely monitored for potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Confidence in coastal impacts has increased. 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 76%
Wind Speed W 9 mph
Barometer 30.34 in (1029.4 mb)
Dewpoint -3°F (-19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-11°F (-24°C)
Last update 27 Jan 8:52 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNE Cedar Rapids IA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 2. Wind chill values as low as -10. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 2 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 17. Wind chill values as low as -10. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 17 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 1. Wind chill values as low as -10. North wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 1 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 14. Wind chill values as low as -10. North wind around 5 mph.

    High: 14 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -2.

    Low: -2 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 12.

    High: 12 °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 20.

    High: 20 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 6.

    Low: 6 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 2. Wind chill values as low as -10. West wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 17. Wind chill values as low as -10. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 1. Wind chill values as low as -10. North wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 14. Wind chill values as low as -10. North wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -2.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 12.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 0.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 20.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 6.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 26.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 28.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 29.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNE Cedar Rapids IA
 42.02°N 91.66°W (Elev. 801 ft)
Last Update:
8:46 pm CST Jan 27, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9pm CST Jan 27, 2026-6pm CST Feb 3, 2026
 
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