Widespread Precipitation and Gusty Winds in the West; Snow from the Great Lakes to the Northeast

A Pacific storm system is expected to bring strong winds and more precipitation to the western U.S., along with the likelihood of snowfall into the Sierra Nevada. Accumulating snow will develop downwind from the Great Lakes into parts of the Northeast through Saturday. Polar air will surge into the eastern half of the country this weekend. Read More >

The Weekend Outlook

Recap of Veterans Day AM Thunderstorms

Warmer Temperatures Next Week

Today will be seasonably cool with a mix of clouds and sun. Tonight will be clear and cold with low temps well down in the 20s, with even some upper teens possible. The slightly below normal temperatures will hold on through the weekend and then begin a moderating trend next week.

After a brief period of cooler weather at the end of this week, warmer temperatures to arrive once again next week. There is a 70-90% chance of above normal temperatures across much of eastern IA and northwest IL going into the Great Lakes. A large upper level ridge next week will keep us dry through the start of next week before rain chances return late next week.

Widespread Precipitation and Gusty Winds in the West; Snow from the Great Lakes to the Northeast

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