We are continuing to track a major winter storm that will impact much of the region this weekend, and while there are still some details to fine‑tune, confidence is growing that this will be a high‑impact system, especially from Saturday night through Sunday.
The latest USDA Drought Update is out for Thursday, March 12th.
Wednesday afternoon may bring a little lighter rain or snow—snow is more likely north of I‑90 and rain more likely south—though any snow will melt quickly as highs reach the 40s.
Much of Iowa sees only small changes this week, but drought conditions remain in place across a large part of the state.
The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls is once again offering Skywarn Severe Weather Spotter Training sessions this spring.
Temperature-wise, the Midwest, including Iowa, had one of its top 20 warmest February’s on record, which makes the unusually warm conditions even more widespread.
The Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation took time today to celebrate the “best of the best” in Northwest Iowa during its 15th annual business recognition event.
December 2025 was the 65th coldest on record in the state, according to State Climatologist Justin Glisan.
Interstate 35 and U.S. Highway 18 have reopened after a weekend shutdown caused by dangerous winter weather.
A strong storm system will hit the area tonight and last into tomorrow morning.
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