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.

Light Snow and Windy

1°F

-17°C

Humidity 71%
Wind Speed NW 35 G 43 mph
Barometer 30.01 in
Dewpoint -6°F (-21°C)
Visibility 3.00 mi
Wind Chill-26°F (-32°C)
Last update 18 Jan 9:55 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

Osage IA

Cold Weather Advisory January 18, 10:13pm until January 19, 12:00pm
Winter Weather Advisory January 18, 10:13pm until January 19, 12:00am
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Cold Weather Advisory
Winter Weather Advisory
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    Cold Weather Advisory January 18, 10:13pm until January 19, 12:00pm
    Winter Weather Advisory January 18, 10:13pm until January 19, 12:00am

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  • Tonight

    Low: -8 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 5. Wind chill values as low as -30. Blustery, with a northwest wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 5 °F

    Cold and
    Blustery

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -6. Wind chill values as low as -17. West wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: -6 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 15. Wind chill values as low as -17. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 15 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. South wind 6 to 8 mph becoming west after midnight.  New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 8 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of snow after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 21. West wind 8 to 15 mph.

    High: 21 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 1. Northwest wind 9 to 14 mph.

    Low: 1 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 13. West wind 7 to 10 mph.

    High: 13 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight. Patchy blowing snow before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -8. Wind chill values as low as -30. Blustery, with a northwest wind 18 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.
M.L.King Day
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 5. Wind chill values as low as -30. Blustery, with a northwest wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -6. Wind chill values as low as -17. West wind 5 to 7 mph.
Tuesday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 15. Wind chill values as low as -17. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. South wind 6 to 8 mph becoming west after midnight. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of snow after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 21. West wind 8 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 1. Northwest wind 9 to 14 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 13. West wind 7 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3. North wind 6 to 8 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 6. North wind 8 to 11 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -13. North wind around 9 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near -2. North wind 9 to 11 mph.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -14. North wind 7 to 9 mph.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 4. North wind 7 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
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Point Forecast:
Osage IA
 43.29°N 92.8°W
10:06 pm CST Jan 18, 2026
10pm CST Jan 18, 2026-6pm CST Jan 25, 2026
 
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