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Skyscan Forecast & weather data for Atlantic: 4/03/18

Weather

April 3rd, 2018 by Ric Hanson

Today: Cloudy w/fog & freezing drizzle or drizzle this morning changing to light snow. High 35. N @ 15-30 w/gusts to 45. (WIND ADVISORY POSTED). (Less than 1/2” snow expected)
Tonight: Becoming P/Cldy with diminishing winds. Low 20.
Tomorrow: P/Cloudy. High 42. Variable winds @ 5-10.

Thursday: Mo. Cldy. High 48.
Friday: Mo. Cldy & windy, w/flurries. High 36.

Monday’s High in Atlantic was 37. Our Low this morning 21. We also received some freezing drizzle and mist this morning. Last year on this date our High was 52 and the Low was 46. The record High in Atlantic on this date was 85 in 1981. The Record Low was 4, in 1975.

Be prepared for slippery roads this morning

News, Weather

April 3rd, 2018 by Ric Hanson

Atlantic was experiencing patchy drizzle and freezing drizzle early this morning. Sleet and freezing drizzle is possible through 5-a.m., with little or no snow/sleet accumulation expected. Be careful on the sidewalks, bridges and overpasses, where the concrete or pavement is less likely to be affected by the surface temperature. Roads in parts of southwest Iowa were reported to be partially covered with ice, as of 3:25-a.m., including: Highways 34 and 2, west of Highway 59, Highway 275, and the I-29 corridor from Council Bluffs to the Missouri border.

The latest forecast calls for rain, snow, and sleet likely before 11am, then rain and snow likely between 11am and 1pm, then areas of drizzle and snow after 1pm. Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, cloudy & windy, with a high near 36. Winds will be northwest at 10-to 15mph, increasing to 25 this afternoon, with gusts as high as 40 mph. New snow and sleet accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

March weather stats for Atlantic

Weather

April 2nd, 2018 by Ric Hanson

The month of March was drier and slightly cooler than normal, in Atlantic. Weather data compiled here at the KJAN Studios shows we received 1.7 inches of precipitation last month (liquid and melted), which was nearly .7″ below the norm of 2.38.” March was also 1.3 degrees cooler than average, coming in at 47 degrees. The normal (average) High is 48.3. The normal (average) Low is 26.6. In Atlantic during the month of March, our average Low was slightly warmer, at 27.7 degrees.

Looking ahead to April, average precipitation amounts to 3.43 inches. The average High is 62.2 degrees, while the average Low is 37.4 degrees.

Skyscan Forecast & weather data for Atlantic: 4/02/18

Weather

April 2nd, 2018 by Ric Hanson

Today: Partly Cloudy to cloudy. High 44. SE @ 10-20.
Tonight: Mo. Cldy w/light rain developing late. Low 33. E/SE @ 10-20.
Tomorrow: Cloudy & windy w/a mix of rain & snow. Nearly steady high in the 30’s. N @ 10-15.
Wednesday: P/Cldy. High 43.
Thursday: Mo. Cldy. High 46.

Sunday’s High in Atlantic was 37. Our Low this morning (as of 4:45-a.m.) 17. Last year on this date our High was 53 and the Low was 45. The record High in Atlantic on this date was 88 in 2012. The Record Low was 13, in 1970.

Winter Weather Advisory continues until 4-p.m. for s.w. IA tier counties

Weather

April 1st, 2018 by Ric Hanson

Fremont-Page-Taylor-Ringgold Counties
328 AM CDT Sun Apr 1 2018

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM TODAY (4/1)

* WHAT…Light to moderate snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches are expected. A narrow band of locally higher amounts will be possible in southeast Nebraska.

* WHERE…Portions of east central and southeast Nebraska and southwest Iowa generally along and south of a line from David City to Plattsmouth to Clarinda, Iowa.

* WHEN…Snow began to spread into southeast Nebraska around 2 AM Sunday morning. Peak intensity is expected between 10 AM and 2 PM. Snow will end from west to east between 1 PM and 4 PM this afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Plan on slippery road conditions. Expect reduced visibilities at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Skyscan Forecast – Easter Sunday, April 1st, 2018

Weather

April 1st, 2018 by Ric Hanson

Today: Mostly cloudy w/a 30% chance of snow or flurries. High near 33. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west this afternoon. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday: Mostly cloudy & breezy. High near 40. S-SW winds 5-15mph w/gusts to near 30.
Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly after midnight. Low around 34.
Tuesday: Cloudy & windy w/a 40% chance of rain or snow. High near 37. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch expected.
Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before 7pm, otherwise Partly cloudy & windy, with a low around 16.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 38.

Wind Advisory issued for large portion of Iowa Saturday

Weather

March 31st, 2018 by admin

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
736 AM CDT Sat Mar 31 2018

...Hazardous Winds This Morning into This Afternoon...

.Winds of 25 to 35 mph, gusting slightly over 50 mph have already
been measured across portions of western Iowa early this morning.
Confidence is high these strong winds will continue to spread
eastward throughout today. Wind Advisory extended
south/southeastward to include the Des Moines metro.

Crawford-Carroll-Greene-Monona-Guthrie
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* TIMING...From 5 am to 1 pm Saturday.

* WINDS...Northwest winds of 25 to 35 mph with occasional gusts
  of 45 to 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may cause difficult driving on north
  south highways and interstates. Loose objects may be blown
  around and minor property or tree damage could occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph or wind
gusts of 45 mph or greater are expected. Winds this strong can
make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use
extra caution.

Fremont and Page Counties included in Winter Weather Advisory for late Saturday night through Sunday afternoon

Weather

March 31st, 2018 by admin

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
404 AM CDT Sat Mar 31 2018

...Accumulating Snow Expected Saturday Night through Sunday
Afternoon...

.A band of snow will spread across southeast Nebraska and parts of
southwest Iowa late Saturday night through Sunday afternoon. Snow
accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are expected.

Fremont-Page
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 4 PM CDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Moderate snowfall is expected. Total snow accumulations
  of 2 to 4 inches will be possible.

* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Nebraska and
  southwest Iowa.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 4 PM CDT Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Expect
  reduced visibilities at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Skyscan Forecast Saturday 3/31/2018

Podcasts, Weather

March 31st, 2018 by admin

Skyscan Forecast  Saturday, March 31, 2018   Richard Garuckas

Today: Mostly cloudy. Morning high of 45 falling to 37 this afternoon. SW @ 15-25, gusting to 40 becoming NW.

Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Low 22. N @ 15-25, gusting to 30.

Easter Sunday: Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain and snow. High 36. N @ 5-10.

Sunday Night: Partly cloudy. Low 23.

Monday: Partly sunny. High 41.

Tuesday: Cloudy. Wintry mix likely. High 38.

Wednesday: Partly cloudy. High 41.

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Skyscan Forecast & weather data for Atlantic: 3/30/18

Weather

March 30th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

Today: Partly Cloudy to cloudy. High 53. SW @ 10.
Tonight: Mo. Cldy w/light rain developing late. Low 37. SW @ 10.
Tomorrow: Mo. Cldy w/rain changing to light snow or flurries before ending in the morning. High 55. NW @ 15-30.
Sunday: Mo. Cldy. High 43.
Monday: Mo. Cldy. High 53.

Thursday’s High in Atlantic was 46. Our Low this morning 29. Last year on this date our High was 44 and the Low was 39. The record High in Atlantic on this date was 87 in 1968. The Record Low was 8, in 1964.