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Late January Extreme Cold; Watching for Another East Coast Storm Threat This Weekend

Well below normal temperatures will continue for the eastern half of the Lower 48 this week. Another blast of arctic air will spread from the Plains through the East/Southeast Friday into Saturday with more record lows expected even into Florida. Forecasts are being monitored for increasing potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Fort Madison Municipal Airport (KFSW)

Lat: 40.66°NLon: 91.33°WElev: 719ft.

Fair

12°F

-11°C

Humidity 67%
Wind Speed S 17 G 23 mph
Barometer 30.07 in
Dewpoint 3°F (-16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-5°F (-21°C)
Last update 26 Jan 11:35 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

Montrose IA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a steady temperature around 15. Wind chill values as low as zero. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 15 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 19. Wind chill values as low as zero. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 19 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 3. Wind chill values as low as -5. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming southwest after midnight.

    Low: 3 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 26. Wind chill values as low as -5. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 26 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 4.

    Low: 4 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 17.

    High: 17 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 1.

    Low: 1 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 15.

    High: 15 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 1.

    Low: 1 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a steady temperature around 15. Wind chill values as low as zero. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 19. Wind chill values as low as zero. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 3. Wind chill values as low as -5. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming southwest after midnight.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 26. Wind chill values as low as -5. West wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 4.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 17.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 1.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 15.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 1.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 22.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 6.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 29.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Montrose IA
 40.52°N 91.42°W (Elev. 699 ft)
Last Update:
10:31 pm CST Jan 26, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am CST Jan 27, 2026-6pm CST Feb 2, 2026
 
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