Snow Squalls from the Upper Midwest to Great Lakes; High Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

An Arctic front will bring widespread snow squalls through Friday from the Upper Midwest to the Ohio Valley. Heavy snow rates and strong winds will lead to near-zero visibility and dangerous travel conditions. High winds will continue across the northern and central High Plains through Friday, with wind gusts above 60 mph likely, leading to hazardous travel conditions. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Vinton, Vinton Veterans Memorial Airpark Airport (KVTI)

Lat: 42.22°NLon: 92.03°WElev: 846ft.

Light Snow

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed SW 7 mph
Barometer 29.55 in
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 1.75 mi
Wind Chill21°F (-6°C)
Last update 16 Jan 1:55 am CST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SE Walker IA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Scattered snow showers, mainly after 3am.  Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 28. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Scattered snow showers before 10am, then scattered snow showers after 11am.  Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a temperature rising to near 31 by noon, then falling to around 23 during the remainder of the day. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 31 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    and Blustery

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Scattered snow showers, mainly before 9pm, then scattered flurries after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Wind chill values as low as -10. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 8 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14. Wind chill values as low as -10. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 14 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Mostly
    Cloudy and
    Blustery

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 2.

    Low: 2 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 23.

    High: 23 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 1. Blustery.

    Low: 1 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Partly
    Cloudy and
    Blustery

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 9.

    High: 9 °F

    Cold

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 2.

    Low: 2 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Scattered snow showers, mainly after 3am. Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 28. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Scattered snow showers before 10am, then scattered snow showers after 11am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a temperature rising to near 31 by noon, then falling to around 23 during the remainder of the day. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
Scattered snow showers, mainly before 9pm, then scattered flurries after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Wind chill values as low as -10. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14. Wind chill values as low as -10. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 2.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 23.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 1. Blustery.
M.L.King Day
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 9.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 2.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 24.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 26.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 28.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SE Walker IA
 42.26°N 91.77°W (Elev. 899 ft)
11:01 pm CST Jan 15, 2026
2am CST Jan 16, 2026-6pm CST Jan 22, 2026
 
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