Today is forecast to be nearly the same temperature as yesterday.
Nowcast as of 3:19 am CST on December 23, 2009
Now
From 3 am to 5 am...expect patchy areas of freezing drizzle or freezing rain to occur across northeast Iowa and southwest Wisconsin. Temperatures are at or below freezing across this region...so any drizzle or rain will freeze on contact with untreated roads or surfaces. Ice accumulation is expected to be less than a tenth of an inch.
Forecast for Fayette
Updated: 8:09 PM CST on December 22, 2009
Freezing Rain Advisory in effect until noon CST Wednesday...
Winter Storm Watch in effect from Wednesday afternoon through Friday afternoon...
Rest of Tonight
Cloudy with areas of freezing drizzle. Lows in the mid 20s. East winds 10 to 20 mph.
Wednesday
Chance of freezing drizzle in the morning...then freezing drizzle and light snow in the afternoon. Brisk. Snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches. Ice accumulation of less than one tenth of an inch. Highs around 30. East winds 15 to 25 mph. Chance of measurable precipitation 80 percent.
Chance of sleet in the evening. Freezing rain and snow. Brisk. Snow accumulation of 3 to 4 inches. Ice accumulation around one tenth of an inch. Nearly steady temperatures in the upper 20s. East winds 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation 100 percent.
Thursday
Freezing rain and light rain. Light snow. Some snow accumulation possible. Highs in the lower 30s. East winds 15 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation 100 percent.
... Freezing Rain Advisory remains in effect until noon CST today... ... Winter Storm Watch remains in effect from noon CST today through Friday afternoon...
A Freezing Rain Advisory remains in effect until noon CST today. A Winter Storm Watch remains in effect from noon CST today through Friday afternoon.
* Freezing rain and drizzle will move back into the advisory area early this morning. Another surge of snow and freezing rain should advance into much of northeast Iowa and adjacent parts of southeast Minnesota and southwest Wisconsin this afternoon.
* Precipitation will transition back and forth between snow and freezing rain from this afternoon through Christmas.
* Less than one tenth of an inch of ice is expected this morning with the freezing rain and drizzle. The details of snow and ice amounts beyond this morning remain uncertain... it appears highest snowfall accumulations should be along and west of a line from Charles City Iowa to La Crosse to Neillsville Wisconsin.
* Ice accumulations of one tenth of an inch or less are expected this morning resulting in hazardous travel conditions. Additional snow and ice accumulations are expected to cause hazardous travel from Wednesday afternoon through Friday.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A Winter Storm Watch means there is a potential for significant snow... sleet... or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.
A Freezing Rain Advisory means that periods of freezing rain or freezing drizzle will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving.