Slippery Journey for Friday Morning

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Weather Headlines

  • NEXT 9 HOURS: Snow ends, journey impacts linger
  • SHORT TERM: Some clearing with gusty winds
  • LONG TERM: Cold by way of the weekend, then hotter

Latest Forecast

Snow strikes out of the world with gusty winds and chilly temps to comply with

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) – Snow exits later this morning, however windy and chilly circumstances stick round by way of the weekend.

Current NWS winter weather alerts
Current winter climate alerts from the National Weather Service.  
(KCRG)

Clearing skies and wind comply with departing snow; dry stretch forward earlier than warmup

Snow will transfer out of the world by the mid-morning, however don’t count on to really feel a lot aid from the chilly simply but. Clearing skies will transfer in because the system exits, however gusty winds will make it really feel even colder all through the day.

The latest scan from Pinpoint Doppler Radar
The newest scan from Pinpoint Doppler Radar.  
(KCRG)

Today’s Conditions

Today's Forecast
Today’s Forecast(KCRG)

Highs this afternoon will battle to succeed in the low 20s within the north and low 30s within the south — properly under regular for mid-February. The breezy circumstances will make it really feel even colder, so bundle up for the morning commute and any outside plans. The excellent news: the snow is finished, and we’ll see loads of sunshine because the day goes on.

A Dry however Windy Weekend Ahead

5 Day Wind Forecast
5 Day Wind Forecast(KCRG)

Friday and Saturday will stay chilly and breezy, however the dry climate continues. This is your likelihood to clear gutters, verify on outside tools, or sort out any outside duties you’ve been laying aside — simply gown warmly. Highs will keep within the 20s and 30s each days, so it gained’t really feel spring-like, however at the very least you gained’t have to fret about precipitation.

Warmup on the Way

Cold stretch ahead
Cold stretch forward(KCRG-TV9 First Alert Storm Team)

The sample adjustments early subsequent week. Temperatures will begin climbing again into the 40s by Monday and Tuesday, with close to 50s attainable by the top of the week. This might be a welcome aid after the chilly snap, so mark your calendars for extra comfy circumstances forward.


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