A look on the radar shows snow already forming across much of the region in South Dakota, Nebraska, and Iowa. The vast majority of this snow is not reaching the ground, however, as indicated by the airport observations in northwest Iowa – Sheldon, Le Mars, Storm Lake and Sioux City are the only METAR stations …
Significant Winter Storm On Deck to Affect the State Tomorrow
The first significant winter storm, or any winter event for that matter, is on deck to affect the state tomorrow night. The primary jet streak, currently positioned from the northwestern United States through the midwestern US, will be aided by another jet streak extending across the Upper Mississippi Valley eastward. These jet streaks will aid …
The Winter Ingredients Recipe
RECIPE FOR WINTER: The sun will return to the skies today with a few clouds around as well. A cup of cooler weather will be in store as well with readings in the upper 30s to middle 40s for highs today. Clouds will mix into the weather bowl later this evening and into the overnight …
First Winter Storm of the Season Expected to Impact Area Friday
Have you enjoyed the wonderful, mild fall conditions so far with virtually no mention of snow?! Well, it is that time of the year – and we do have to talk about a potential upcoming significant winter storm expected to impact the area on Friday. A Winter Storm Watch has been posted for areas along …
Wind Advisory in Effect Thursday
A Wind Advisory has been issued for the vast majority of northern Iowa from Thursday morning through Thursday evening. 30 to 35 MPH sustained winds with gusts to 45 MPH will make travel hazardous, especially for high profile vehicles on north south roads. Loose objects may be blown around and minor property damage may occur. …
Scattered Rain with a side of Falling Temperatures
ANOTHER DREARY DAY: More rain will be in store across the state today but it should become more scattered as we move into the afternoon hours. It will remain cloudy throughout the day with highs in the 40s and 50s across the state. We will see temperatures fall during the afternoon hours as colder air …
First Snowfall of the Season Expected Friday
An active weather week continues across the state with everything from light-to-moderate rain, strong winds, snow, and potentially a mix in the forecast. Yet another low pressure system that is currently moving out of the Plains will drive into the region Wednesday, bringing with it shower and thunderstorm chances once again. By the time this …
The Rainy Doldrums of Mid November
MIRKY DAYS: Rain will be the main weather story today and tomorrow with a storm system coming in from the southwest. This will bring some showers and even a few embedded thunderstorms as well. Severe weather is not expected but some heavy rains could be possible with most places receiving at least three quarters of …
Rain, Rain, and More Rain
High pressure has dominated the weather situation over the midwest over the past several days, and this will continue to move to the southeast. A storm system brewing over the desert southwest will move into the area this week. Moisture ahead of this will result in widespread chances for showers and thunderstorms across the area …
Wet Weather Returns
For your Sunday we’ll see sunny skies to start the day but clouds will be on the increase throughout the day. Highs will be in the upper 50’s to lower 60’s. It will be a windy day with southerly winds 10 to 25 MPH. Tonight showers will move into the state. It will rain off …