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MORE COLD: A upper trough will move slowly Northeast today as a low pressure system builds over the Great Lakes today. Temperatures will be a good 15-20 degrees below average still, ranging from the lower 30’s in Northwest Iowa to the mid 40’s across Southwest Iowa. With moisture along the trough… expect Mostly Cloudy to Overcast skies throughout much of the day along with snow in the morning across all the Northwestern half of the state. As the day goes on, snow should begin to taper off as moisture gradually leaves the area. With highs across EC and SE Iowa in the 40’s, snow during the day should transition to rain with snow melting as well. River levels will again have to be monitored with the continued precipitation. Snow should be completely gone for the most of Iowa by Friday night into Saturday.

ABOVE AVERAGE: High’s should slowly return to normal this weekend and even be above average on Sunday.. High’s on Saturday should be in the mid 40’s North to low 50’s South, which is the spring-time normal for this area. A few areas in Southwest Iowa could reach 60. Low’s Saturday night will be in low 30’s Northeast to the mid 40’s Southwest. High’s on Sunday will be back to above average, with high’s being back into the mid to upper 50’s North to the Low 70’s Southeast.

THERE IS ALWAYS RAIN IN THE FORECAST: Models are showing light to moderate rain covering the state Saturday Night and Sunday. Bands should be over Northwestern Iowa, which will move eastward while it gradually strengthens. This will help the drought exponentially, however flood-prone rivers will have to be monitored for any rises. Storm totals with this system will range from about a half inch in Northeastern Iowa to a quarter in Northwestern Iowa.

MORE SNOW AND COLD WEATHER: We may see a situation similar to today early next week with models coming more consistent in a upper trough coming into the area providing lots of energy for any moisture and this combined with temperatures much below normal will likely generate snow over the area. If these models stick with the overall track, definitely plan for snow for at least in Northwestern Iowa. Stay tuned to later Iowa Weather Reports for the latest information.

Henry Luker | Lead Forecaster