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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

26°F

-3°C

Humidity 75%
Wind Speed SW 5 mph
Barometer 30.17 in
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill20°F (-7°C)
Last update 12 Jan 1:55 am CST
Extended Forecast for

Independence IA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 32. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 45. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Blustery.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Mostly
    Cloudy and
    Blustery

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 28. Blustery.

    High: 28 °F

    Partly Sunny
    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 28.

    High: 28 °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

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 32. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 45. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Blustery.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 28. Blustery.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 11.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 28.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 23.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 14.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 18.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Independence IA
 42.48°N 91.91°W (Elev. 892 ft)
Last Update:
1:36 am CST Jan 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2am CST Jan 12, 2026-6pm CST Jan 18, 2026
 
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