Today: Winter Storm Warning until 6-p.m.; Mixed precipitation this morning becoming all snow (3-5” possible). Temps falling into the teens. N/NW @ 20-35mph+.

Tonight: Cloudy to P/Cldy. Low 0 w/diminishing winds.

Tomorrow: P/Cldy to Cldy w/a chance of afternoon flurries. High 14. N @ 10.

Saturday: P/Cldy. High 10.

Sunday: Mo. Cldy w/light snow or flurries. High 14.

Wednesday’s High in Atlantic was 48. Our Low this morning (thru 5-a.m.), 24. There is a thing coating of ice and some sleet on the roads and sidewalks. Travel with caution! Last year on this date our High was 35 and the Low was 10. The all-time record High in Atlantic on this date was 55 in 1986, and the Low was -22 in 1892.

Today: Areas of fog this morning; Mostly cloudy. High 49. S @ 15-25.

WINTER STORM WATCH TONIGHT through 6-p.m. Thursday (See the Weather page at kjan.com)

Tonight: Cldy w/light rain or drizzle changing to snow. Low 28. N @ 10-20.

Tomorrow: Snow (2-4” possible). Tenp droping into the teens during the day. N @ 20-35.

Friday: P/Cldy w/a few flurries. High 16.

Saturday: P/Cldy. High 10.

Tuesday’s High in Atlantic was 45. Our Low this morning, 35. Last year on this date our High was 37 and the Low was 22. The all-time record High in Atlantic on this date was 59 in 1928, and the Low was -27 in 1982.

A Winter Storm is expected to impact parts of western Iowa Wednesday night and Thursday, with a Winter Storm Watch currently in effect for Monona and Harrison Counties in the KJAN listening area. The storm track is still being determined. Here in Atlantic, we expect to start out with rain Wednesday night, which will change to snow early Thursday morning. Winter storms and cold temperatures can be hazardous. The Healthy Cass County Emergency Preparedness Sub-Committee suggest you and your family stay safe by planning ahead and preparing your vehicles. When traveling, be aware of current and forecast weather conditions. It is best to avoid traveling when weather advisories are issued. Here are some additional tips:

Prepare Your Car this Winter: Service the radiator and maintain antifreeze level; Check tire tread or, if necessary, replace tires with all-weather or snow tires; Keep gas tank full to avoid ice in the tank and fuel lines. And, use a wintertime formula in your windshield washer.

Prepare a winter emergency kit to keep in your car in case you become stranded.

That includes: A cell phone, portable charger, and extra batteries; blankets; food and water; booster cables, flares, tire pump, and a bag of sand or cat litter (for traction); compass and maps; flashlight, battery-powered radio, and extra batteries; and first-aid kit.

One goal of the Healthy Cass County Health Improvement Plan is to increase knowledge of Cass County residents of how to respond in a Public Emergency. One of the best ways to keep current on any local alerts is registering your cell phone or email address with the WEN system. WEN stands for “Wireless Emergency Network” and is a tool our county utilizes for mass communication of emergent situations. The WEN system offers more efficient and timely notifications to area residents, improves safety, and keeps the public informed of emergencies and how to take action. Not only is it important to enroll yourself in the system but also remember to enroll your children’s cellular phones and older adults you care for as well.

You can sign up for this FREE service by visiting the Cass County Emergency Management page located at: http://www.atlanticiowa.com/county/county-departments/emergency-management/ or call Mike Kennon, Cass County Emergency Management Coordinator, at 712-243-1500 for assistance. Be sure to visit CDC’s Winter Weather webpage for more winter weather safety tips.

Skyscan Forecast – Dan Hicks, Tuesday, 1/9/18

Today: Areas of fog this morning; P/Cldy. High 48. S @ 10-20.

Tonight: Partly cloudy. Low 34. S @ 10.

Tomorrow: P/Cldy to Cldy w/a high near 50. S@ 10-20.

Tom Night: Cldy /rain changing to snow overnight. Low 16. N/NW @ 15-30mph.

Thursday: Cldy w/snow thru noon. High around 30 early, falling into the upper teens. Less than 1/2” of snow is expected in the Atlantic area.

Friday: P/Cldy w/flurries. High 18.

Monday’s High in Atlantic was 42. Our Low was 11. Last year on this date our High was 39 and the Low was 14. The all-time record High in Atlantic on this date was 58 in 2002, and the Low was -23 in 1974.

Today: Dense fog possible this morning; Becoming P/Cldy. High 41. W @ 10-15.

Tonight: Partly cloudy. Low 24.

Tomorrow: Areas of morning fog; P/Cldy. High 45. S@ 10-20.

Wednesday: P/Cldy. High 48.

Thursday: Cldy w/rain changing to snow. High around 38.

Sunday’s High in Atlantic was 39. Our Low this morning was 11. Last year on this date our High was 26 and the Low was 8. The all-time record High in Atlantic on this date was 65 in 2003, and the Low was -19 in 1970.

(UPDATED 6:30-A.M.)

Today: A slight chance of snow between 10am and 11am. Cloudy, with a high near 35. South wind 7 to 13 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 38. West southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. South wind 3 to 7 mph.
Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 42. South wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
Wednesday Night: Rain likely before 1am, then rain and snow likely between 1am and 2am, then snow likely after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Blustery. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday: A 40 percent chance of snow before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. Windy.

Our 24-hour High in Atlantic (as of 6:30-a.m. today), was 24 (Temps rose overnight). Our 24-hour Low (ending at 7-a.m. today) is 1. Last year on this date, the High in Atlantic was 23 and the Low was -2. The All-time record High in Atlantic for Jan. 7th, was 63 in 2003. The Record Low was -27 in 1912.

Skyscan Forecast  Saturday, January 6, 2018   Richard Garuckas

Today: Mostly cloudy. Cold. High 15. SSE @ 5-10.

Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Early low of 14 followed by rising temperatures. SSE @ 10-15.

Sunday: Mostly cloudy. Scattered freezing drizzle in the morning. High 34. SW @ 5-10.

Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy. Low 19.

Monday: Partly cloudy. High 39.

Tuesday: Partly sunny. High 42.

Wednesday: Cloudy. Chance of rain showers. High 46.

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Today: Mostly cloudy. High 14. NE @ 5-10. WC as low as -5.

Tonight: Partly cloudy to cloudy. Low -2.

Tomorrow: P/Cldy to Cldy. High around 19. SE@ 10-15. WC as low as -15.

Sunday: Mo. Cldy w/light snow mixed at time w/freezing rain or drizzle. High 32.

Monday: P/Cldy. High around 35.

Thursday’s High in Atlantic was 12. Our 24-hour Low (ending today at 7-a.m.) will be/was -9 (at 5-a.m., it was 11 degrees above 0). Last year on this date our High was 10 and the Low was -6. The all-time record High in Atlantic on this date was 62 in 2012, and the Low was -26 in 2010.

DES MOINES — Iowa received a statewide annual precipitation of 33 inches in 2017, more than two inches less than normal, according to the latest Water Summary Update from the Iowa DNR. The year began with a wetter than normal spring, followed by drier than normal summer and fall months, with the exception of a very wet October. “The distribution of rainfall was uneven this year, with some areas of southeastern Iowa ending the year more than 10 inches short on rainfall,” said Tim Hall, the DNR’s Hydrology Resources Coordinator. “Good spring rainfall will help to restore soil moisture and shallow groundwater in those areas.”

Streamflow has been generally normal for the second half of the year. Southeastern Iowa remains an area of concern after two consecutive years of drier than normal conditions.  Meanwhile, 2017 was an unusually warm year with a statewide average temperature of 49.9 degrees Fahrenheit, or 1.8 degrees above normal. This ranks as the eighth warmest year on record.

For a thorough review of Iowa’s water resource trends, go to www.iowadnr.gov/watersummaryupdate.

Today: P/Cldy. High 8. North winds becoming East @ 5-10. WC as low as -15.

Tonight: P/Cldy to Cldy w/light snow or flurries. Low -2. WC as low as -5.

Tomorrow: Mo. Cldy w/flurries or light snow in the morning. High around 13. NE@ 5-10. WC -10.

Saturday: P/Cldy High near 20.

Sunday: Mo. Cldy w/light snow and/or mixed precipitation. High around 32.

Wednesday’s High in Atlantic was 11. Our Low this morning (as of 5-a.m.), was -11. Last year on this date our High was 13 and the Low was 5. The all-time record High in Atlantic on this date was 59 in 1939, and the Low was -29 in 2010.