Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Current conditions at

Charles City (KCCY)

Lat: 43.07°NLon: 92.62°WElev: 1125ft.

Overcast and Windy

-4°F

-20°C

Humidity 71%
Wind Speed NW 28 G 37 mph
Barometer 30.13 in
Dewpoint -11°F (-24°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Wind Chill-31°F (-35°C)
Last update 19 Jan 2:15 am CST
Extended Forecast for

Charles City IA

Cold Weather Advisory January 19, 02:31am until January 19, 12:00pm
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Cold Weather Advisory
  •  
    Cold Weather Advisory January 19, 02:31am until January 19, 12:00pm

    NOW until 12:00pm Mon

    Cold Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: -6 °F

    Patchy
    Blowing Snow
    and Blustery

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Patchy blowing snow between 11am and noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 6. Wind chill values as low as -30. Blustery, with a northwest wind 16 to 21 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 32 mph.

    High: 6 °F

    Blustery.
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow
    then Partly
    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around -5. Wind chill values as low as -16. West wind 3 to 8 mph.

    Low: -5 °F

    Gradual
    Clearing

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 16. Wind chill values as low as -5. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 16 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow, mainly before midnight.  Low around 9. Southeast wind around 7 mph becoming northwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 9 °F

    Snow then
    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of snow after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 26. West wind 8 to 15 mph.

    High: 26 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 3. Northwest wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 3 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 15. West wind 8 to 10 mph.

    High: 15 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Patchy blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -6. Wind chill values as low as -30. Blustery, with a northwest wind 23 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.
M.L.King Day
Patchy blowing snow between 11am and noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 6. Wind chill values as low as -30. Blustery, with a northwest wind 16 to 21 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 32 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around -5. Wind chill values as low as -16. West wind 3 to 8 mph.
Tuesday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 16. Wind chill values as low as -5. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Snow, mainly before midnight. Low around 9. Southeast wind around 7 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 26. West wind 8 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 3. Northwest wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 15. West wind 8 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -12. Northwest wind 8 to 10 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near -5. Northwest wind 9 to 11 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -20. North wind 5 to 8 mph.
Saturday
Sunny and cold, with a high near -3. North wind 5 to 8 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -11. Southeast wind around 7 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 11. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Charles City IA
 43.05°N 92.66°W
2:26 am CST Jan 19, 2026
2am CST Jan 19, 2026-6pm CST Jan 25, 2026
 
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