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Winter Storm and Cold for the Weekend

A prolonged period of moderate snow affects the region from Friday night through early Sunday morning, potentially resulting in hazardous road conditions. Portions of northeast Iowa into southwest Wisconsin could see snowfall amounts of 9-12+". Colder air arrives for Sunday through Tuesday with overnight wind chills in the single digits to teens below zero. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Charles City (KCCY)

Lat: 43.07°NLon: 92.62°WElev: 1125ft.

Overcast

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed NW 13 G 20 mph
Barometer 30.37 in
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill13°F (-11°C)
Last update 27 Nov 8:55 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles NNE Elma IA

Winter Storm Warning November 29, 12:00am until November 30, 06:00am
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Winter Storm Warning

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Northwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 15 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.

    High: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow, mainly after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 20. Light east wind increasing to 8 to 13 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow. High near 24. East wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow, mainly before midnight. Low around 13. Blustery, with a northwest wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Snow then
    Chance Snow
    and Blustery

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 16. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 16 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph.

    Low: -1 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 12 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Southwest wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 4 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Northwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Snow, mainly after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 20. Light east wind increasing to 8 to 13 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. High near 24. East wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow, mainly before midnight. Low around 13. Blustery, with a northwest wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 16. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Southwest wind around 7 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. Northwest wind around 8 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 19. Northwest wind 8 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles NNE Elma IA
 43.31°N 92.39°W
Last Update:
8:01 pm CST Nov 27, 2025
Forecast Valid:
9pm CST Nov 27, 2025-6pm CST Dec 4, 2025
 
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