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 >

Current conditions at

Charles City (KCCY)

Lat: 43.07°NLon: 92.62°WElev: 1125ft.

Overcast with Haze and Breezy

-4°F

-20°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed NW 25 G 36 mph
Barometer 30.11 in
Dewpoint -9°F (-23°C)
Visibility 3.00 mi
Wind Chill-29°F (-34°C)
Last update 19 Jan 1:35 am CST
Extended Forecast for

Orchard IA

Cold Weather Advisory January 19, 01:49am until January 19, 12:00pm
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Cold Weather Advisory
  •  
    Cold Weather Advisory January 19, 01:49am until January 19, 12:00pm

    NOW until 12:00pm Mon

    Cold Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: -6 °F

    Patchy
    Blowing Snow
    and Blustery

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Patchy blowing snow before 7am. Partly sunny, with a high near 6. Wind chill values as low as -30. Blustery, with a northwest wind 16 to 21 mph decreasing to 8 to 13 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph.

    High: 6 °F

    Patchy
    Blowing Snow
    and Blustery

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around -6. Wind chill values as low as -17. West wind around 6 mph.

    Low: -6 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 15. Wind chill values as low as -15. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the morning.

    High: 15 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. South wind around 6 mph becoming west after midnight.  New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 9 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 21. West wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 21 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 1. Northwest wind 9 to 13 mph.

    Low: 1 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 13. West wind 7 to 10 mph.

    High: 13 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Patchy blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -6. Wind chill values as low as -30. Blustery, with a northwest wind 22 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.
M.L.King Day
Patchy blowing snow before 7am. Partly sunny, with a high near 6. Wind chill values as low as -30. Blustery, with a northwest wind 16 to 21 mph decreasing to 8 to 13 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around -6. Wind chill values as low as -17. West wind around 6 mph.
Tuesday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 15. Wind chill values as low as -15. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the morning.
Tuesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. South wind around 6 mph becoming west after midnight. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 21. West wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 1. Northwest wind 9 to 13 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 13. West wind 7 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2. North wind around 7 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 7. North wind 7 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -12. North wind around 9 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near -2. North wind 8 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -13. North wind 7 to 9 mph.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 4. North wind 7 to 9 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Orchard IA
 43.23°N 92.77°W
11:56 pm CST Jan 18, 2026
1am CST Jan 19, 2026-6pm CST Jan 25, 2026
 
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