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November 29th, 2025 by Ric Hanson

KJAN, Atlantic     2.2″

7.1 miles N/NE of Atlantic   3″

2.4 miles SE of Earling 3.3″
Logan     4.0″

Massena,     2.5″

Skyscan Forecast for Atlantic & the KJAN listening area: Saturday, 11/29/25

Weather

November 29th, 2025 by Ric Hanson

Today: **A WINTER STORM WARNING is in effect until 6-a.m. Sunday*The snow could be heavy at times. Patchy blowing snow after 3pm. Temperature rising to near 30 by 10am, then falling to around 25 during the remainder of the day. Windy, with an east wind 11 to 21 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 8pm. Patchy blowing snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Wind chill values as low as -5. Windy, with a northwest wind 15 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 18. NW winds 5-15 mph w/gusts to near 25. Wind chill values as low as -5.
Sunday Night: Cloudy, with a low around 5.
Monday: A 40% chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 21.
Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 25.

Friday’s High in Atlantic was 28. The Low was 17. 24-hour snowfall (ending today at 7-a.m.) at KJAN, was 2.2″, which had a liquid equivalent of .27″.  Last year on this date, the High in Atlantic was 34 & the Low was 10. The Record High on Nov. 29th was 71 in 1998. The Record Low was -8 in 1891. Sunrise today: 7:24. Sunset: 4:51.

Winter Storm Warning Update for 11/29/25

News, Weather

November 29th, 2025 by Ric Hanson

Monona-Harrison-Shelby & Pottawattamie CountiesA WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT TONIGHT (12-a.m. Sunday). Total snow accumulations between 4 and 10 inches and a
light glaze of ice are anticipated. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

Sac-Crawford-Carroll-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Cass-Adair-Madison-Adams-Union and Ringgold Counties…A WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM SUNDAY. Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 6 and 13 inches. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Blowing snow will produce poor visibility.

Mills-Montgomery-Fremont & Page CountiesA WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT TONIGHT (12-a.m. Sunday). Total snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches and ice
accumulations up to a tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

IN ALL AREAS:  Travel will be very difficult to impossible. Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order.

Skyscan Forecast for Atlantic & the KJAN listening area: Friday, Nov. 28, 2025

Weather

November 28th, 2025 by Ric Hanson

Today: Cloudy w/a 50% chance of snow after 11am, mixing with freezing rain after 5pm. A high near 30. Light and variable wind becoming east/southeast at 10-to 20 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch is expected. A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 3-PM TODAY UNTIL 6-AM SUNDAY.
Tonight: Snow, possibly mixed at time with freezing rain. Low around 24. E/SE winds 10-20 mph. New ice accumulation of less than a 0.1 of an inch possible. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday: Snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain in the morning, becoming all snow after 8am. Patchy blowing snow in the afternoon. High near 31. Blustery, with an east wind 10 to 20 mph becoming N/NW in the afternoon & gusting to near 30 29 mph. Little or no ice accumulation expected. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Saturday Night: A 30% chance of snow before midnight. Patchy blowing snow before 9pm. A low around 9. Winds NW @ 15-30 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 17.
Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3.
Monday: Mo. Cldy w/a slight chance of snow. A high near 18.
Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 26.

Thursday’s High in Atlantic was 40. Our Low this morning was 12. Last year on this date (Nov. 28th), the High in Atlantic was 35 and the Low was 10. The Record High in Atlantic on 11/28 was 63 in 1941, while the Record Low was -16, in 1952. Sunrise today: 7:23; Sunset is at 4:52.

Skyscan Forecast for Atlantic & the KJAN listening area: Thursday, 11/27/2025

Weather

November 27th, 2025 by Ric Hanson

Thanksgiving Day (today): Sunny, with a high near 37. NW winds 5-10 mph this morning gusting to near 20 this afternoon.
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 15.
Friday: Mostly cloudy w/a 30% chance of afternoon snow. A high near 31. E/SE winds 10-20 mph. Little or no snow accumulation is expected. ***WINTER STORM WATCH FROM 6-PM FRIDAY THRU 6-AM SUNDAY**
Friday Night: Snow. 2-to 4-inches is possible. Low around 24. E/SE winds 10-20 mph.
Saturday: Snow. Breezy. A high near 30.
Saturday Night: A 40% chance of snow before midnight. Blustery, with a low around 10.
Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 18.
Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2.
Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 18.

Wednesday’s High in Atlantic was 37. Our Low was 15. Last year on this date (Nov. 27th), the High in Atlantic was 40 and the Low was 19. The Record High in Atlantic on 11/27 was 69 in 1998, while the Record Low was 1 in 1898. Sunrise today: 7:22; Sunset is at 4:52.

Skyscan Forecast for Atlantic & the KJAN listening area: Wed., Nov. 26, 2025

Weather

November 26th, 2025 by Ric Hanson

Today: Mostly sunny & windy, with a high near 37. NW winds 20-40 mph this morning decreasing to 10 to 20 mph this afternoon.
Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Thanksgiving Day: Sunny, with a high near 36. N/NW winds 5-10 mph in the morning.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 15.
Friday: A 20% chance of snow after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.
Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly after midnight. Low around 25.
Saturday: Snow likely, possibly mixed with rain. A high near 35.
Saturday Night: A 30% chance of snow before midnight. A low around 11.
Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 20.

Tuesday’s High in Atlantic was 51. Our Low this morning (& the 24-hour Low) was 29. We received .01″ rain during the day, Tuesday. Last year on this date (Nov. 26th), the High in Atlantic was 42 and the Low was 15. The Record High in Atlantic on 11/26 was 69 in 1990, while the Record Low was -9 in 1898. Sunrise today: 7:21; Sunset is at 4:53.

24-hour rainfall reports (ending 7-a.m. 11/25/25)

Weather

November 25th, 2025 by Ric Hanson

OFFICIAL NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE reporting sites:

Atlantic (at KJAN), .32″

Atlantic (7.1 miles N/NE), .40″

Earling (2.4 miles SE), .19″

Massena, .27″

New Market, .10″

Thurman, .10″

Other (UNOFFICIAL) rainfall reports to local media:

Bridgewater, .30″

Stanton, .13″

(Will be updated as available)

Skyscan Forecast for Atlantic & the KJAN listening area: Tue., 11/25/25

Weather

November 25th, 2025 by Ric Hanson

Today: **DENSE FOG ADVISORY in effect thru mid-morning** Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a temperature rising to near 48 by 9am, then falling to around 42 during the remainder of the day. Winds becoming W/NW @ 20-40 mph this afternoon.

Tonight: Cloudy-to-partly cloudy. Windy. A low around 25. NW @ 20-40 mph. **WIND ADVISORY from 6-p.m. tonight until 6-a.m. Wednesday**

Tomorrow: Sunny & breezy, with a high near 37. Winds NW @ 10-20 w/gusts to around 30 mph.

Tom. Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 17. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Thanksgiving Day: Sunny, with a high near 35.

Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.

Friday: Mostly cloudy w/a 40% chance of snow, mainly after noon. A high near 31.

Friday Night: A 50% chance of snow. Low around 23.

Saturday: A 30% chance of snow. A high near 32.

Monday’s High in Atlantic was 52. The Low was 46. We received .32″ rain. Last year on this date (Nov. 25th), the High in Atlantic was 37 and the Low was 14. The Record High in Atlantic on 11/25 was 71 in 1960, while the Record Low was -6 in 1991. Sunrise today: 7:20; Sunset is at 4:53.

Skyscan Forecast for Atlantic & the KJAN listening area: Monday, 11/24/25

Weather

November 24th, 2025 by Ric Hanson

Today: Rain & patchy fog this morning. Cloudy w/patchy fog again this afternoon. A high near 53. Winds South @ 5-10 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight: Cloudy w/a slight chance of rain before 9pm. Patchy fog. A low around 43. Light and variable wind.
Tomorrow: Patchy morning fog, otherwise partly sunny. A high around 48 by 10am, then falling to around 42. Winds W/SW-becoming W/NW @  15-30 mph.
Tom. Night: Mostly cloudy & windy, with a low around 25. NW @ 20-35 mph.
Wednesday: Sunny & breezy, with a high near 37.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Thanksgiving Day: Sunny, with a high near 36.

Sunday’s High in Atlantic was 60. The Low was 22. Last year on this date (Nov. 24th), the High in Atlantic was 60 and the Low was 30. The Record High in Atlantic on 11/24 was 68 in 2011, while the Record Low was -2 in 1898. Sunrise today: 7:19; Sunset is at 4:54.

Skyscan Forecast for Atlantic & the KJAN listening area: Sunday, 11/23/25

Weather

November 23rd, 2025 by Ric Hanson

Today: Sunny, with a high near 59. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 42. South wind around 5-10 mph.
Monday: Rain likely, mainly before noon. Cloudy, with a high near 55. South wind 5-107 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Monday Night: A 20% chance of rain before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Tuesday: Partly sunny & breezy. A high near 51. Winds W/NW @ 15-25 mph.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy & blustery, with a low around 24. s
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Thanksgiving Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.

Saturday’s High in Atlantic was 64. The Low this morning was 22. Last year on this date (Nov. 23rd), the High in Atlantic was 54 and the Low was 23. The Record High in Atlantic on 11/23 was 84 in 1953, while the Record Low was -6 in 1897. Sunrise today: 7:18; Sunset is at 4:54.