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Above Average Temperatures in the West; Winter Weather Returns to the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes

Well above average temperatures will continue across the West this week, potentially breaking some daily high temperature records. A storm system dropping south out of Canada will bring a wintry mix to the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes Tuesday, pushing into the Central Appalachians and interior Northeast on Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Independence, Independence Municipal Airport (KIIB)

Lat: 42.45°NLon: 91.93°WElev: 978ft.

Fair

34°F

1°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed SW 10 mph
Barometer 29.83 in
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill26°F (-3°C)
Last update 13 Jan 1:15 am CST
Extended Forecast for

Independence IA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Scattered sprinkles after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Scattered
    Sprinkles

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Mostly
    Cloudy and
    Blustery

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 25. Blustery, with a north wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    High: 25 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds and
    Blustery

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 11.

    Low: 11 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of snow after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 29.

    High: 29 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.

    Low: 7 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Scattered sprinkles after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 25. Blustery, with a north wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 11.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 29.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 23.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 13.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 15.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4.
M.L.King Day
Partly sunny, with a high near 20.
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Point Forecast:
Independence IA
 42.46°N 91.91°W (Elev. 915 ft)
Last Update:
10:46 pm CST Jan 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1am CST Jan 13, 2026-6pm CST Jan 19, 2026
 
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