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Much Colder Weather Ahead

Potential First Snowfall of the Season Saturday

Latest Drought Monitor

Much colder air, more typical of December, will settle into the region Saturday night and linger through Monday. Highs Sunday and Monday will stay in the 30s, and with gusty winds it will feel more like the teens and single digits Sunday and Monday mornings. In addition, the winds may whip around some flurries on Sunday. Make sure you're prepared for the coldest air of the season so far!

Our first snowflakes of the season may occur late Saturday afternoon and evening. Minimal impacts are expected with a warm, wet ground and warm pavement temperatures limiting any accumulation. Below freezing temperatures will move into the area after the system exits Saturday night and Sunday, so any water remaining on roads may freeze creating a few isolated slick spots.

Latest drought monitor released Thursday 11/06 shows that Moderate (D1) Drought has expanded across portions of southeastern Iowa. Otherwise there was little change from a week ago. While there will be a few precipitation chances through the weekend, chances area they will not help the ongoing drought conditions very much.