Ames, IA

9:09 AM CST on February 08, 2012 (GMT -0600)
Elev: 915 ft
Lon: 93.6° W
Lat: 42.0° N
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Tropical Weather: Tropical Cyclone Jasmine (Southern Pacific) Tropical Cyclone Cyril (Southern Pacific)
Weather Summary
Elaine Yang
Weather Underground Forecast for Wednesday, February 08, 2012.

A strong ridge of high pressure will dig southward across the Central U.S. Wednesday, while both coasts will be battling with low pressure systems.

Out West, the low pressure system that brought wet and cool weather to California Tuesday will continue to move south into the Baja California region Wednesday morning. As a result, expect showers mainly in the early morning hours across the Southern California. Skies should start to clear by midmorning. In contrast, another Pacific storm will be approaching the Pacific Northwest, bringing another round of rain and mountain snow.

Moving to the East, a low pressure system over the Tennessee Valley with its cold front through the Deep South will continue to move east and out to the sea by Wednesday night, producing snow and rain showers from the Ohio and Tennessee valleys to the Mid-Atlantic and southern New England. Cooler weather is also expected across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic.

Elsewhere, scattered snow showers are expected over parts of the Rockies. Moreover, showers and thunderstorms will persist over southern Texas and southern Florida.
Weather Underground Forecast for Wednesday, February 08, 2012.

A strong ridge of high pressure will dig southward across the Central U.S. Wednesday, while both coasts will be battling with low pressure systems.

Out West, the low pressure system that brought wet and cool weather to California Tuesday will continue to move south into the Baja California region Wednesday morning. As a result, expect showers mainly in the early morning hours across the Southern California. Skies should start to clear by midmorning. In contrast, another Pacific storm will be approaching the Pacific Northwest, bringing another round of rain and mountain snow.

Moving to the East, a low pressure system over the Tennessee Valley with its cold front through the Deep South will continue to move east and out to the sea by Wednesday night, producing snow and rain showers from the Ohio and Tennessee valleys to the Mid-Atlantic and southern New England. Cooler weather is also expected across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic.

Elsewhere, scattered snow showers are expected over parts of the Rockies. Moreover, showers and thunderstorms will persist over southern Texas and southern Florida.
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Ames Weather at a Glance
Updated 9:00 AM CST
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North-Central Ames, Ames
Elevation
967 ft
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Now
Overcast
Overcast
Temperature
23.4 °F
Feels Like 23 °F
Wind(mph)
0.0
Sunrise / Set
7:20 AM
5:37 PM
Moon
Full
Today
Partly Cloudy 29 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tonight
Clear 11 °F
Clear
Tomorrow
Partly Cloudy 31 | 13 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
Partly Cloudy 18 | 0 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
Clear 18 | 0 °F
Clear
Sunday
Clear 25 | 14 °F
Clear
Today is forecast to be Cooler than yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
30.46 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Overcast 2400 ft
Moisture
Humidity
72%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KAMW 081453Z AUTO 36005KT 10SM OVC024 M05/M10 A3047 RMK AO2 SLP330 T10501100 51004
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Temperature
Windchill
23 °F
Dew Point
16 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
Calm
Wind Gust
Health
UV
0 out of 16
Pollen
.10 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Air Quality
Not available.
Flu Activity
Sporadic
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Regional Forecast for Story
Today
cloudy Cloudy then becoming partly sunny before noon then becoming sunny. High in the upper 20s. Northwest wind around 5 mph shifting to the west in the afternoon.
Tonight
nt_sunny Mostly clear. Low 10 to 15. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
partlycloudy Mostly sunny. High in the lower 30s. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy through midnight then becoming mostly cloudy. Low around 15. West wind 5 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph after midnight.
Friday
partlycloudy Mostly sunny. Breezy...colder. High 15 to 20. North wind 15 to 20 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Colder. Low zero to 5 above.
Saturday and Saturday Night
nt_sunny Mostly clear. High 15 to 20. Low zero to 5 above.
Sunday
sunny Sunny. High in the mid 20s.
Sunday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low around 15.
Monday
chancesnow Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of snow. High in the lower 30s.
Monday Night
nt_chancesnow Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of snow. Low in the mid 20s.
Tuesday
chancesnow Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of snow. High in the mid 30s.
Source: NWS at 3:35 am CST on February 8, 2012
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Wednesday, 8
Partly Cloudy
29 | 11 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Thursday, 9
Partly Cloudy
31 | 13 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Friday, 10
Partly Cloudy
18 | 0 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Saturday, 11
Clear
18 | 0 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 12
Clear
25 | 14 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 13
Chance of Snow
31 | 23 °F
Chance of Snow
Chance of
Precipitation
30%
Tuesday, 14
Chance of Snow
34 | NA
Chance of Snow
Chance of
Precipitation
30%
Source: NWS at 3:35 am CST on February 8, 2012
Regional Forecast for Story
Today
cloudy Cloudy then becoming partly sunny before noon then becoming sunny. High in the upper 20s. Northwest wind around 5 mph shifting to the west in the afternoon.
Tonight
nt_sunny Mostly clear. Low 10 to 15. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 16 | 9 27 | 9 23 | 9 18 | 11
Wind 4 mph NNW 6 mph West 6 mph WSW 5 mph West
Humidity 76% 47% 54% 73%
Chance of Precip. 10% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 40% 16% 13% 9%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
7:20 AM
5:37 PM
Source: NWS at 3:35 am CST on February 8, 2012
Regional Forecast for Story
Thursday
partlycloudy Mostly sunny. High in the lower 30s. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy through midnight then becoming mostly cloudy. Low around 15. West wind 5 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph after midnight.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 13 | 9 25 | 18 27 | 22 20 | 18
Wind 5 mph WSW 9 mph SW 8 mph WSW 6 mph West
Humidity 79% 74% 80% 92%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 20% 46% 37% 44%
Conditions Clear Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
7:18 AM
5:39 PM
Source: NWS at 3:35 am CST on February 8, 2012
Regional Forecast for Story
Friday
partlycloudy Mostly sunny. Breezy...colder. High 15 to 20. North wind 15 to 20 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Colder. Low zero to 5 above.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 16 | 7 18 | 2 13 | 0 7 | -2
Wind 14 mph NNW 13 mph NNW 9 mph North 6 mph North
Humidity 67% 51% 55% 62%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 62% 29% 27% 24%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
7:17 AM
5:40 PM
Source: NWS at 3:35 am CST on February 8, 2012
Regional Forecast for Story
Saturday and Saturday Night
nt_sunny Mostly clear. High 15 to 20. Low zero to 5 above.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 2 | -3 13 | 0 13 | 0 7 | -2
Wind 5 mph North 4 mph NNW 5 mph WNW 4 mph WNW
Humidity 68% 50% 52% 62%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 20% 20% 12% 13%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
7:16 AM
5:41 PM
Source: NWS at 3:35 am CST on February 8, 2012
Regional Forecast for Story
Sunday
sunny Sunny. High in the mid 20s.
Sunday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low around 15.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 2 | -2 18 | 4 22 | 7 18 | 4
Wind 5 mph West 6 mph WSW 6 mph SSW 5 mph SSW
Humidity 75% 51% 49% 51%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 10%
Cloud Cover 13% 18% 21% 38%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
7:15 AM
5:43 PM
Source: NWS at 3:35 am CST on February 8, 2012
Regional Forecast for Story
Monday
chancesnow Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of snow. High in the lower 30s.
Monday Night
nt_chancesnow Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of snow. Low in the mid 20s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 16 | 7 25 | 16 29 | 22 25 | 23
Wind 5 mph South 8 mph South 7 mph South 6 mph South
Humidity 67% 68% 74% 91%
Chance of Precip. 10% 30% 30% 20%
Cloud Cover 59% 70% 79% 83%
Conditions Chance of Snow Chance of Snow Chance of Snow Chance of Snow
Sunrise & Sunset
7:15 AM
5:43 PM
Source: NWS at 3:35 am CST on February 8, 2012
Regional Forecast for Story
Tuesday
chancesnow Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of snow. High in the mid 30s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 25 | 22 31 | 27 29 | 22 25 | 23
Wind 4 mph SW 6 mph South 7 mph South 6 mph South
Humidity 92% 84% 74% 91%
Chance of Precip. 20% 30% 30% 20%
Cloud Cover 82% 75% 79% 83%
Conditions Chance of Snow Chance of Snow Chance of Snow Chance of Snow
Sunrise & Sunset
7:15 AM
5:43 PM
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History & Almanac
February 8, 2012 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KAMW) 31 °F 14 °F
Record (KAMW) 57 °F (1999) -9 °F (2004)
Yesterday 34 °F 23 °F
Yesterday's Heating Degree Days: 36
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City Distance Mag. Time & Date
No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby.
Minimum magnitude displayed is 2.5.
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Astronomy
Feb. 08, 2012 Rise Set
Actual Time 7:20 AM CST 5:37 PM CST
Civil Twilight 6:50 AM CST 6:07 PM CST
Nautical Twilight 6:17 AM CST 6:40 PM CST
Astronomical Twilight 5:45 AM CST 7:12 PM CST
Moon 7:00 PM CST 7:22 AM CST
Length Of Visible Light 11h 16m
Length of Day
10h 17m
Tomorrow will be 2m 31s longer.
Full, 99% of the Moon is Illuminated
Today
Full
Feb 14
Last Quarter
Feb 21
New
Feb 29
First Quarter
Mar 8
Full
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State Highs State Lows
30 °F
Keokuk
29 °F
Oskaloosa
28 °F
Iowa City
28 °F
Lamoni
28 °F
Ankeny
-2 °F
Audubon
-2 °F
Denison
1 °F
Harlan
3 °F
Storm Lake
3 °F
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Station Depth Elevation
No new snow has been reported.
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City Temp. Conditions Updated
Ames 23 °F Overcast 8:53 AM CST
Boone 22 °F Clear 8:55 AM CST
Ankeny 25 °F Overcast 8:55 AM CST
Perry 9 °F Clear 8:35 AM CST
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Flight Rule: MVFR (KAMW)
Wind Speed: 5.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 337° (NNW)
Ceiling: 2400 ft

METAR KAMW 081453Z AUTO 36005KT 10SM OVC024 M05/M10 A3047 RMK AO2 SLP330 T10501100 51004

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Iowa State Mens Basketball vs. Texas A&M Aggies Mens Basketball 3:00 PM CST 2012-02-11 Partly Cloudy, 19°F
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UltraViolet Hippopotamus 9:00 PM CST 2012-02-11 Partly Cloudy, 12°F
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Budweiser Shootout 8:29 PM EST on February 18, 2012 Average High 71° F/ 21° C
Gatorade Duel 1 2:19 PM EST on February 23, 2012 Average High 70° F/ 21° C
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Weather Stations
Station Location Temp. Windchill Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
North-Central Ames, Ames, IA 23.4 °F 23 °F 16 °F 72% NNW  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 967 ft 9:00 AM CST Normal
Bloomington Heights - Northernmost Ames, Ames, IA 23.5 °F 24 °F 16 °F 72% North  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1000 ft 9:08 AM CST Rapid Fire  
HADS SOUTH SKUNK RIVER BLO SQUAW CK N IA, Ames, IA - - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 870 ft 8:00 AM CST MADIS
IADOT Ames (I-35), Ames, IA 23 °F 18 °F 11 °F 58% NNW  at  4 mph 0.00 in / hr 1027 ft 8:32 AM CST MADIS
APRSWXNET Ames I, Gilbert, IA 23 °F 18 °F 17 °F 76% NNW  at  4 mph 0.00 in / hr 977 ft 8:49 AM CST MADIS
Downtown Story City, Story City, IA 23.9 °F 24 °F 17 °F 74% NNW  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1017 ft 9:09 AM CST Rapid Fire
SE side of Madrid, IA, Madrid, IA 22.8 °F 17 °F 17 °F 79% NW  at  4.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1001 ft 9:09 AM CST Rapid Fire
Tranquility Base, Maxwell, IA 26.6 °F 22 °F 20 °F 75% NW  at  3.6 mph - / hr 0 ft 8:55 AM CST Normal
MesoWest Colo , Colo, IA 27 °F 27 °F - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 1041 ft 7:55 AM CST MADIS
Rural Stanhope, Stanhope, IA 23.2 °F 15 °F 17 °F 76% NW  at  6.9 mph 0.00 in / hr 1080 ft 9:09 AM CST Rapid Fire  
MesoWest BOONWS , Boone, IA 22 °F 22 °F - - SSW  at  0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1050 ft 8:00 AM CST MADIS
HADS BIG CREEK PARK NEAR POLK CITY 2N IA, Polk City, IA - - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 939 ft 8:15 AM CST MADIS
Saylorville, Polk City, IA 22.9 °F 23 °F 17 °F 78% NW  at  2.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 990 ft 9:05 AM CST Normal
HADS BEAVER CREEK NEAR WOODWARD 3SW IA, Woodward, IA - - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 899 ft 8:15 AM CST MADIS
HADS SAYLORVILLE DAM POOL NEAR SAYLOR IA, Johnston, IA - - - - WSW  at  13 mph 0.00 in / hr 910 ft 8:00 AM CST MADIS
HADS INDIAN CREEK NEAR MINGO 3NNW IA, Mingo, IA - - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 838 ft 8:15 AM CST MADIS
Twin Gates, Ankeny, IA 24.4 °F 24 °F 14 °F 64% North  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 875 ft 9:09 AM CST Rapid Fire
Wildflower, Ankeny, IA 22.6 °F 23 °F 16 °F 75% NW  at  3.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 937 ft 9:08 AM CST Normal  
HADS BEAVER CREEK NEAR GRIMES 3E IA, Johnston, IA - - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 807 ft 8:15 AM CST MADIS
HADS DES MOINES RIVER NEAR STRATFORD IA, Dayton, IA - - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 894 ft 8:00 AM CST MADIS
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