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Lingering Winter Weather in Interior New England; Snow Squalls Developing Downwind of the Lower Great Lakes

A wintry mix will continue in interior New England through tonight as a coastal storm quickly passes to the east. Heavy snow is expected in northern Maine, with a coating of ice expected for much of interior New England. Behind this storm system, lake effect snow and snow squalls will develop from the Ohio Valley to interior New England through Monday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Independence, Independence Municipal Airport (KIIB)

Lat: 42.45°NLon: 91.93°WElev: 978ft.

Fair

29°F

-2°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed SW 13 mph
Barometer 30.36 in
Dewpoint 22°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill19°F (-7°C)
Last update 11 Jan 4:15 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

Independence IA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Partly sunny, with a high near 27. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 27 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 26. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 26 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Monday

    Monday: Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 41. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 41 °F

    Gradual
    Clearing

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 31. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 31 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Blustery.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Mostly
    Cloudy and
    Blustery

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 29. Blustery.

    High: 29 °F

    Partly Sunny
    and Blustery

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 13. Blustery.

    Low: 13 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Blustery
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 28.

    High: 28 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 27. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 26. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday
Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 41. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 31. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Blustery.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 29. Blustery.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 13. Blustery.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 28.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 18.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Independence IA
 42.46°N 91.88°W (Elev. 899 ft)
Last Update:
3:16 pm CST Jan 11, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm CST Jan 11, 2026-6pm CST Jan 17, 2026
 
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