Looking toward Thanksgiving, the weather will be tranquil across the state for the holiday. However, leading up to Thursday, the weather will be unsettled. Light rain has moved into the state late this afternoon into this evening and will continue off and on through Tuesday. Some of the precipitation may mix with snow at times …

The pesky upper level low, which has been around for days is finally moving off to the northeast and away from the state. Skies remain mostly cloudy however, with a few peeks of sunshine breaking through the cloud deck. Friday will see the return of the sun and temperatures will respond with highs generally in …

A few locations across the state have recieved more precipitation in 2009 then in 2008. 4 of the 5 locales are in the eastern part of the state and over across the river in Moline Illinois. The chart above shows the 2009 precipitation totals through yesterday in comparison to the same time last year. Of …

Looking ahead at the week of Thanksgiving, there could be some interesting weather taking place leading up to the holiday. A storm system is expected into the state late on Sunday into Monday. Rain will be possible beginning Sunday night and lasting through Tuesday. Some of the precipitation may mix with snow on Tuesday as …

The northwestern half of the state has seen sunshine for most of the afternoon, while the southeastern half has seen clouds with a few scattered showers. Currently, showers are continuing in SE and SC Iowa. The rain is moving to the SW. More rain is forecast tonight in a scattered fashion mainly in the same …

The rain has become more scattered early this morning. It has also mixed with a bit of sleet from time to time overnight. The heaviest rain is currently over SE Iowa where a Flood Watch remains in effect until this evening. 1-2 inches have already fallen in SE Iowa with another 1/2 to 1 inch …

Light rain continues across the southern part of the state late this afternoon. The heaviest rain is falling south and southeast of the state and should remain in Missouri and Illinois. Rainfall amounts should remain light with the heaviest amount up to a quarter of an inch. The rain will continue off and on through …

A blanket of clouds has covered the state today. A few showers can be expected tonight through early tomorrow. Temperatures will head back toward average next week, with highs in the 40s and lows around 30. Another storm system is expected by mid-week with another chance of rain beginning Tuesday and lasting through Thursday. Looking …