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Tracking Weekend Storm Impacts

A storm and trailing cold front will continue to slowly move through the Gulf Coast and Southeast U.S. through this weekend with widespread rain showers and isolated thunderstorms. A fast-moving clipper storm may bring several inches of snow to the north-central Plains, Midwest, eastern Great Lakes, and Northeast regions this weekend. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Cedar Rapids Airport (KCID)

Lat: 41.88°NLon: 91.72°WElev: 840ft.

Overcast

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed NW 16 mph
Barometer 29.84 in (1011.3 mb)
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Wind Chill19°F (-7°C)
Last update 6 Dec 1:52 am CST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SW Ely IA

Winter Weather Advisory December 6, 06:00pm until December 7, 06:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Northwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 14 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 25. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

    High: 25 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. Low around 17. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 21. Wind chill values as low as zero. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 21 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3.

    Low: -3 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 21.

    High: 21 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 25. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Snow. Low around 17. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 21. Wind chill values as low as zero. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 21.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 25.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 17.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SW Ely IA
 41.86°N 91.6°W (Elev. 801 ft)
Last Update:
10:51 pm CST Dec 5, 2025
Forecast Valid:
2am CST Dec 6, 2025-6pm CST Dec 12, 2025
 
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