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Polar Vortex Wildcard Could Reshape a Mild El Niño Winter for Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa and Michigan as Big Storms Favor Areas South of I-90

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — The polar vortex is shaping up to be one of the biggest wildcards heading into winter 2026 to 2027, and its behavior could determine whether the Upper Midwest sees a mild season or something much more severe. An updated unofficial winter outlook favors temperatures averaging 3 to 5 degrees above normal across the Upper Midwest from December through February, with near-normal to slightly below-normal readings farther south. However, a possible weakening of the polar vortex during November could dramatically change that picture heading into December and beyond.

Minnesota · 12d

NBC 26 WGBA Green Bay

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Is this a quick cooldown?

Iowa · 11d

KARE 11

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The morning forecast for Monday, Oct. 26

Nebraska · 12d

Country Herald

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Iowa Weather: Des Moines Had 11 Inches of Snow Last November

November 2025 delivered 11 inches of snow and a temperature range from 74 to 13 degrees.

Des Moines, IA · 14d

We Are Iowa

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Sunday Evening Forecast October 25th, 2026

Centerville, IA · 12d

Country Herald

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Iowa-Illinois Weather Alert: 70s Before Halloween Rain Oct 31

Davenport and Moline face increasing rain chances after Wednesday, with Halloween showers possible.

Bettendorf, IA · 13d

KCRG

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First Alert Forecast

Iowa · 12d

Iowa Pulse

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Iowa Weather Briefing for October 24, 2026

Mild temperatures and mostly cloudy skies are expected across Iowa today, with a chance of rain in the northwest. Originally published by Iowa Pulse . For more verified Iowa news and real-time updates, follow Iowa Pulse.

Iowa · 13d

WOWT

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Western Iowa forecast - October 24th

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Country Herald

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Nebraska-Iowa Weather Oct. 24-27: Cold Front, Rain Chances Rise

A slow-moving cold front brings temperatures ranging from the 50s to near 80 across eastern Nebraska and western Iowa.

Iowa · 14d

KIMT

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Daily double potential Saturday, much cooler Sunday

(KIMT) -- As south winds remain breezy with clouds overhead Friday night, temperatures will not be falling much; only to the upper 50s. In fact, Saturday morning may feature the warmest start to any October 24 in record-keeping history. South winds will remain breezy with gusts up to 30 MPH...

Minnesota · 14d

KCRG.com

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Staying warm this weekend, then a slower change

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - 70s for highs mostly slip away after this weekend, but don’t expect a sudden big chill. That includes tonight, when things should stay mild for your Friday evening plans. That includes another week of high school football around Iowa. Temperatures fall into the low 60s by late evening, and low 50s by Saturday morning.

Iowa · 14d

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Still warm the first half of the weekend, cooler, more seasonable air moves in Saturday night with a few rain chances ahead

We’ve had a mixed bag of sunshine and overcast sky today and a line of light rain/sprinkles is moving eastward across southern Minnesota and northern Iowa. Skies will remain cloudy the rest of Friday through tonight. Amounts will remain minor and it may not even be enough to wet the pavement. There is a chance of sprinkles and light rain into the early evening before it dries out again overnight.

Minnesota · 14d

Dakota News Now

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Meteorologist Jason Lilek's First Alert Friday Morning Forecast

South Dakota · 14d

Country Herald

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Iowa Snow Records: 30 Inches in One Day, Could It Happen Again?

Historic storms across Iowa show why major snowfall remains possible even during milder winters.

Iowa · 16d

KCAU 9 News

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Drought Monitor Update – October 22nd, 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.

Nebraska · 15d

Country Herald

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Nebraska-Iowa Weather Alert: 40% Rain Chance Monday, Oct 26

Omaha and Council Bluffs face a 12-degree cooldown as showers become possible Monday.

Omaha, NE · 15d

KCRG.com

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Staying nice for at least a few more days

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Comfortably warm weather sticks around through the weekend. Tonight looks like a nearly total repeat of last night’s weather. Skies will be mostly clear, with only a couple of exceptions for a few patches of clouds. Temperatures will fall steadily, reaching the upper 40s to low 50s. Overall, it’s another mild night.

Iowa · 15d

WHO 13

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October warmth hangs on this weekend before cooler, wetter weather returns

DES MOINES, Iowa — Warmer temperatures have been the weather story for the majority of October. These past few days, temperatures have been climbing almost 20° above average by mid-afternoon. Saturday will be no different, as highs reach the upper 70s for most of central Iowa. We’ll stay dry through the weekend, but you may […]

Iowa · 14d

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Storm Alert Wx 3: Increasing clouds & winds Friday

(KIMT) -- Starting off Friday morning with warmer conditions thanks to light south winds and high pressure remaining in control. Clouds are streaming in out of the west, which will lead to a mix of sun and clouds throughout Friday morning. Clouds will gradually increase into Friday afternoon as south winds gust up to 30 MPH at times.

Minnesota · 15d