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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Washington (KAWG)

Lat: 41.28°NLon: 91.67°WElev: 755ft.

Overcast

7°F

-14°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed S 6 mph
Barometer 30.32 in
Dewpoint 1°F (-17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-4°F (-20°C)
Last update 19 Jan 10:55 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSE Washington IA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 4. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  after midnight.

    Low: 4 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 30. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 30 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight.  Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 24. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 32 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 13.

    Low: 13 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 25.

    High: 25 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -6.

    Low: -6 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 0.

    High: 0 °F

    Cold

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -12.

    Low: -12 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 4. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Tuesday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 30. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 24. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 25.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -6.
Friday
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 0.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -12.
Saturday
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 5.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -5.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 15.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 5.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 23.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SSE Washington IA
 41.28°N 91.68°W (Elev. 751 ft)
3:16 pm CST Jan 19, 2026
11pm CST Jan 19, 2026-6pm CST Jan 26, 2026
 
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