Regional View.
A mild Spring-Like pattern continues, with warm temps, the threat for rain and even thunderstorms in Iowa. 70s will occur in Iowa, with upper 40s in most of Minnesota and Wisconsin. Flood issues from rising rivers in Minnesota and Wisconsin will continue as a result of significant snow pack melting.
Local view.
Locally we can expect a rainy wet Sunday, as a low pressure system moves Northeast. Rain showers and drizzle will be possible much of the day, and some of the showers could be moderate maybe even heavy at times, and I would not be surprised at all if a few thunderstorms developed. Rainfall amounts will be quite fair with this system up to quarter of an inch are possible in the heavier showers or storms. Temperatures with the rain will be in the upper 40s on Sunday. Monday will be mild and nice! We will end the chance of rain and instead bring in and warm dry conditions, highs should reach the low 50s under partly sunny skies. Clouds will increase late Monday ahead of our next cold front. Lows Monday night will be in the middle 30s. Tuesday will bring us a cool down. There will be a chance of light rain or snow showers with the passing of the cold front early otherwise it will be cloudy and breezy. There will be no snow accumulation, Highs will be in the upper 30s. Tuesday night will be our first night in awhile that will fall below freezing, be cloudy with lows in the upper 20s.
Flooding Issues.
Temperatures from Sunday Morning through Monday Night will be well above freezing even at night, these temps with up to a quarter inch of rain Sunday will melt whats left of the snow pack, especially in southern parts of the area. Minor flooding issues including, lowland flooding, field flooding and ditch flooding will continue to be possible. Also areas creeks and rivers will be high this week. if to live along area rivers and creeks watch for rising waters which may indicate a ice jam.
Sunday, Mild, Cloudy with scattered rain showers or thunderstorms, Rainfall amounts up to a quarter inch. Highs in the upper 40s. Sunday Night, Light drizzle, otherwise cloudy with lows in the upper 30s.
Monday, Nice, Mild! Partly Sunny with highs in the low 50s. Monday Night, Increasing clouds, lows in the mid 30s.
Tuesday, Much cooler, Cloudy and breezy with a chance of light rain or snow showers in the morning. No new snowfall accumulations. Highs in the upper 30s. Tuesday night, Mostly Cloudy with lows in the upper 20s.
Looking Ahead
The models appear to take a slightly more wintry turn. I am closely watching a storm system Wednesday, which has the potently to bring down enough cool air to bring significant wet snowfall accumulations to the local area. A lot can change but it is Worth keeping a close eye on. Behind it comes a cold push of air on Thursday, highs would struggle to reach above freezing. Friday looks slightly warmer, but still quite cool for March. Another chance at some snow arrives around the 28th of March, but with milder air. Then towards Thursday the very last day of March, I see continued cool weather with another chance at light snow. The good news for Spring-lovers, This cooler down is followed by a significant warm up by April 1st, which brings in much warmer temperatures and rain chances. We will have to see if we can avoid the last few snow chance before we go into a more stable spring pattern.