The last time the high temperature was below normal was on February 28 at 33 degrees. The following seventeen days have had temperatures that are above average, sometimes much over average. Today’s highs barely reach 40 degrees, ending the run.
And this morning is getting off to a frigid start. When you take into account the winds, the temperatures are in the mid- to upper-20s, but the area-wide wind chill is in the teens. Your high for the day will probably be around 10 degrees higher than where you are now.
We’re going to be cold this afternoon for two reasons. First of all, clouds are gathering, which will slow down our warming even if the rest of the day will be generally bright. Second, since no warm air is being pumped in by northwesterly winds, our warming will also be limited.
In relation to cloud cover, we have already witnessed some flurries this morning, and more are predicted to arrive later in the morning and maybe this afternoon.
Now, gusts of up to 40 mph are possible this afternoon; however, late evening and tonight should see a steady reduction in wind speed. Moreover, mostly clear skies are anticipated during this period.
The sky will clear up again by tomorrow afternoon, with highs expected to reach the mid- to low-50s. Tuesday marks the official start of spring, and the warming trend will last for one more day. Highs will hover around 60 degrees.
Siouxland is about to undergo changes, so take advantage of it as much as you can. The highs will be in the low 50s by midweek and potentially in the low 40s by the early part of the next week. More precipitation is possible; possibilities of rain and snow might appear as early as Thursday, and the unpredictability would last through the weekend.