It seems like the past few years, weather for trick or treating hasn’t been the greatest, however this year will be a change for the better! We will continue to see mild conditions for Sunday and especially on Monday. For Sunday, we will see conditions similar (although perhaps a little cooler) to today. The weather …
Month: October 2016
Fall color report #4 Peak color being reached
Fall colors are continuing to quickly spread southward with the warm weather that we’ve been having. North Iowa, most of Minnesota and Wisconsin are now past peak or even leafless. Peak color conditions can be found in south Iowa and across parts of Illinois, and Nebraska. Missouri and Kansas along with southern Illinois is next …
Fall color report #3 Moderate to high color
Fall color is really being accelerated this week after last weeks cold snap and the past warm-up. North and northeastern Iowa which is famous for it’s fall color is experiencing high color conditions and they are just about to peak. Peak fall color is expected to hit this upcoming weekend in north Iowa including Spencer, …
October 17th record breaking warmth
Today strong southerly breezes made it feel more like that of the dog days of August than mid fall. About the only way one could tell that it is fall is by seeing the fall colors that are currently around. Instead of light jackets like most would expect to need this time of year, many …
The Calendar May Say October, but the Forecast says May!
After the fog went by, Sunday was a beautiful day! Much of the state saw sunny skies, with highs in the mid 70’s, above average for this time of year! Monday will continue the trend of above average temperatures, and in fact it will feel much more like may or early June than October, as …
Fall color report #2
Fall color is rapidly spreading across the heartland this week as we continue to roll through October. Moderate color can now be found across north Iowa. Mason City, Estherville, Orange City and Decorah are all reporting moderate color conditions ( 50% ). Color is this area is beginning to become abundant even brilliant in a …
T’Storms Return Tonight/ Tomorrow, Potential for Strong Storms
After the flooding events of the past two weeks, a break from thunderstorms was well needed, however thunderstorms are set to make a return late tonight and Thursday, and a few of the storms may be severe. There are expected to be two rounds, one late tonight into the morning hours on Thursday, and another …