Open in NewsBreak

Bode

See all locations
Customize your news
46°F
publisher avatar

Weather

KBUR

website

The state climatologist says it’s looking like Iowans may be in for a warmer winter ahead, and a season of less snow and more rain

The state climatologist says it’s looking like Iowans may be in for a warmer winter ahead, and a season of less snow and more rain. Justin Glisan says he’s been studying the charts that gauge the water temperature in the eastern Pacific Ocean along the equator, and all the makings are there for a very strong El Nino pattern, which means a warmer, wetter winter.

Iowa · 7d

Country Herald

publisher · 9.9K followers
article img

Midwest Halloween Blizzard: Historic 1991 Storm Buried Communities

Historic Halloween storm brought blizzard conditions, ice and widespread travel shutdowns.

Iowa · 6d

WIFR

publisher · 20.0K followers

Showers expected early this Halloween with a warm start to November ahead

Rockford, IL · 6d

KELOLAND

partner publisher · 19.5K followers
article img

Scattered rain this weekend; Soaking rain for some on Monday

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The forecast ahead is very unsettled across the plains. Rain totals through early next week will likely surpass 1″ in many spots. We are watching the possibility of 2+” swaths across the western corn belt, with the heaviest rain arriving on Monday. In the short-term forecast, skies are sure pretty […]

Nebraska · 7d

Country Herald

publisher · 9.9K followers

Iowa November Weather Nov. 5-11: Cold Nights, Snow Concerns

Mason City, Waterloo and northern counties face different seasonal conditions than Des Moines and southern Iowa.

Iowa · 8d

KCRG

publisher · 25.3K followers

First Alert Forecast

Iowa · 5d

WOWT

publisher · 28.9K followers

Western Iowa Forecast 10.31.26

Iowa · 6d

Radio Iowa

website

Forecasters say Iowa could see a warmer, wetter winter thanks to El Nino

The state climatologist says it’s looking like Iowans may be in for a warmer winter ahead, and a season of less snow and more rain. Justin Glisan says he’s been studying the charts that gauge the water temperature in the eastern Pacific Ocean along the equator, and all the makings are there for a very strong El Nino pattern, which means a warmer, wetter winter.

Iowa · 8d

KIMT

website

Showers clear in time for Trick-or-Treating Saturday evening

(KIMT) -- Thickening clouds throughout SE Minnesota and North Iowa Friday are set to bring scattered showers Friday night through Saturday morning. Lingering showers will continue through Saturday afternoon before a majority tapers by sunset Saturday. A Rocky Mountain low is to blame for these clouds and rain threats. This...

Minnesota · 7d

Country Herald

publisher · 9.9K followers

Illinois, Iowa Weather Update: October Ranks Among Warmest

Moline ranks fourth-warmest as unusually dry conditions persist across the Quad Cities region.

Moline, IL · 7d

KIMT

website

Storm Alert Wx 3: Increasing clouds, isolated showers Friday

(KIMT) -- With Canadian high pressure centered to our north, the chill factor is in full force Friday morning, so you will need that extra layer stepping out the door to end this work week. Clouds are increasing from the southwest and will continue to do so throughout Friday. These clouds are the first inklings of our next weather maker, which is set to eject out of the Rocky Mountains Friday.

Minnesota · 7d

KEYC

website

Rain Saturday morning, drier for Trick-or-Treating

Some light showers are possible between Friday night and Saturday morning, but don’t worry! Those ghosts, ghouls, vampires, racecar drivers, and more will have a great time trick-or-treating as rain is expected to wrap up by the late morning and early afternoon hours. This afternoon and evening will be...

Minnesota · 7d

Country Herald

publisher · 9.9K followers

Iowa Winter 2026-27 Weather Awareness: 5 Car Risks Before Snow

Tires, brakes, batteries and visibility checks can help Iowa motorists prepare for snow and blizzards.

Iowa · 7d

KCAU 9 News

partner publisher · 47.8K followers

Drought Monitor Update – October 29th, 2026

The latest drought monitor update from the USDA (US Department of Agriculture), NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration), CPC (Climate Prediction Center), and the NDMC (National Drought Mitigation Center) is in.

Iowa · 8d

sevenlakes.news

website

Quick Start to Winter Possible for Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, and the Northern Plains as 2009 El Niño Analog Points to Bitter December Cold

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — A possible early-season polar vortex disruption has forecasters looking back at past winters for clues. The last strong El Niño winter with a November polar vortex disruption was 2009–2010. That winter turned out colder than expected, with December bringing bitterly cold conditions across much of the country. Based on that history, a quick start to winter looks possible this year.

Cedar Rapids, IA · 9d

Western Iowa Today

partner publisher · 36.1K followers

“Super” El Nino Being Felt in Midwest

(Des Moines) You can thank the “Super” El Niño weather system in the Pacific Ocean for the warm, wet weather Iowa’s seen so far this fall. Iowa State Climatologist Justin Glisan was a guest on [[ WHO/WMT/WOC’S]] Radio’s “The Big Show.” If the historical pattern holds, Glisan says the “Super” El Niño will also bring warm, wet winter weather. He says Iowa may see less snow, but more rain and “mixed” precipitation like sleet and ice.

Iowa · 9d

Country Herald

publisher · 9.9K followers

Central Iowa Weather Nov. 2–3: Heavy Rain Chances Climb to 90%

Des Moines faces a wet Friday before another round of showers and possible thunderstorms Monday.

Des Moines, IA · 7d

khqa.com

website

Winter weather preparedness weeks happening soon for the Tri-States

IOWA, ILLINOIS & MISSOURI— Halloween is Saturday, so not many people are concerned about winter weather right now. Nonetheless, that season is on the way and it’s a good idea to prepare now for what may lie ahead. Next week is Winter Weather Preparedness Week in Missouri. Monday’s...

Missouri · 8d

WHO 13

partner publisher · 34.1K followers

Soggy weather set to return to Iowa

IOWA — After a stretch of dry weather for most of October, rain is about to return to wrap up the month and begin November. A brief ridge of high pressure will give us sunshine today, but a stationary boundary will slowly work northward and bring clouds and rain back into Iowa late tonight. The […]

Iowa · 8d

Country Herald

publisher · 9.9K followers

Iowa Winter Weather Awareness: Cold Can Turn Deadly for Pets

From Des Moines and Cedar Rapids to Davenport, Sioux City and Waterloo, pet owners should know the warning signs.

Iowa · 8d