Westgate, Iowa

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Local Time: 8:08 PM CST on December 22, 2009 (GMT -06) — Set My Timezone

Lat/Lon: 42.8° N 92.0° W (Google Map)

Tropical Weather: Tropical Cyclone David (South Indian Ocean)

Active Advisory: Freezing Rain Advisory, Winter Storm Watch (US Severe Weather)

	Current Conditions

Independence, Iowa (Airport)

Updated: 7:55 PM CST on December 22, 2009

32 °F

Overcast

Windchill:	21 °F
Humidity:	100%
Dew Point:	32 °F
Wind:	16 mph from the East
Pressure:	30.12 in (Falling)
Visibility:	5.0 miles
UV:	0 out of 16
Clouds:	Overcast 900 ft (Above Ground Level)
Elevation:	978 ft

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Flight Rule:	IFR (KIIB)
Wind Speed:	14.0 kts.
Wind Dir:	80° (East)
Ceiling:	900 ft
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City:		Temp.:	Conditions:	Updated:
	Oelwein	32 °F	Overcast	7:55 PM CST
»	Independence	32 °F	Overcast	7:55 PM CST
	Waterloo	31 °F	Overcast	7:54 PM CST
	Charles City	32 °F	Overcast	7:55 PM CST

History & Almanac

Max Temperature:

Min Temperature:

Normal (KOLZ)

26 °F

10 °F

Record (KOLZ)

86 °F (1997)

-25 °F (1983)

Yesterday

27 °F

21 °F

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Today's State Extremes

State Highs:
Lamoni	42°F
Muscatine	35°F
Fairfield	35°F
Keokuk	35°F
Burlington	35°F

State Lows:
Estherville	19°F
Mason City	21°F
Spencer	21°F
Shenandoah	21°F
Waterloo	23°F

Astronomy

December 22, 2009

Rise:

Set:

Actual Time

7:36 AM CST

4:37 PM CST

Civil Twilight

7:03 AM CST

5:09 PM CST

Nautical Twilight

6:28 AM CST

5:45 PM CST

Astronomical Twilight

5:53 AM CST

6:20 PM CST

Moon

10:55 AM CST (12/22)

10:47 PM CST (12/22)

Length Of Visible Light:

10h 06m

Length of Day

9h 01m

Tomorrow will be 0m 7s longer.

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Waxing Crescent, 35% of the Moon is Illuminated


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Westgate, IA

32 °F

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at 7:55 PM CST

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Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
29° F \| 27° F	29° F \| 27° F	29° F \| 16° F	20° F \| 7° F	18° F \| 2° F
Ice Pellets 80% chance of precipitation	Ice Pellets 100% chance of precipitation	Ice Pellets 80% chance of precipitation	Chance of Snow 40% chance of precipitation	Partly Cloudy
Hourly	Hourly	Hourly	Hourly	Hourly
Tomorrow is forecast to be nearly the same temperature as today.

Nowcast as of 6:06 PM CST on December 22, 2009

Now

Patchy freezing drizzle will be possible across the region this evening. Although only trace amounts are expected some slippery spots of roadways are likely through the evening hours. If out driving this evening be prepared for some slippery roads.

Forecast for Fayette

Updated: 7:15 PM CST on December 22, 2009
Winter Storm Watch in effect from Wednesday afternoon through Friday afternoon...
	Rest of Tonight Cloudy with patchy freezing drizzle. Lows in the mid 20s. East winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of measurable precipitation 20 percent.
	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. » ZIP Code Detail
	Wednesday Night 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. » ZIP Code Detail
	Thursday Night Freezing rain and snow. Some snow accumulation possible. Lows in the upper 20s. East winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation 100 percent.
	Christmas Day Freezing drizzle and light snow. Highs in the lower 30s. Chance of measurable precipitation 80 percent.
	Friday Night Light snow likely. Lows 15 to 20. Chance of snow 70 percent.
	Saturday Cloudy with a chance of light snow. Highs near 20. Chance of snow 50 percent.
	Saturday Night Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of light snow. Lows 5 to 10 above. Chance of snow 20 percent.
	Sunday Partly sunny. Flurries. Highs 15 to 20.
	Sunday Night Mostly clear. Lows near 5 above.
	Monday Mostly sunny. Highs near 15.
	Monday Night Mostly clear. Lows zero to 5 above.
	Tuesday Mostly sunny. Highs 15 to 20.
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Sports Weather

NFL:	Date:	Forecast:
Chargers vs. Titans	6:30 PM CST on December 25, 2009	Mostly Cloudy, 41 °F
Bills vs. Falcons	1:00 PM EST on December 27, 2009	Partly Cloudy, 45 °F
College Football:	Date:	Forecast:
Beavers vs. Cougars	5:00 PM PST on December 22, 2009	Partly Cloudy, 52 °F
Utes vs. Golden Bears	5:00 PM PST on December 23, 2009	Clear, 58 °F
MLB:	Date:	Forecast:
Yankees vs. Red Sox	8:05 PM EDT on April 04, 2010	Average High 52° F/ 11° C
Cubs vs. Braves	12:00 PM EDT on April 05, 2010	Average High 67° F/ 19° C
Football (Soccer):	Date:	Forecast:
Ajax vs. Wezep-Hattemerbroek Combinatie	12:30 PM EST on December 23, 2009	Forecast not available.
Grenoble vs. Paris SG	7:00 PM CET on December 23, 2009	Chance of Snow, High 39° F/ 4° C
NASCAR:	Date:	Forecast:
Budweiser Shootout	12:00 AM EST on February 06, 2010	Average High 68° F/ 19° C
Gatorade Duel 1	12:00 AM EST on February 11, 2010	Average High 68° F/ 19° C
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HADS WAPSIPINICON RIVER NEAR TRIPOLI IA, Tripoli, IA

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°F

North at mph

0.00 in / hr

1000 ft

6:00 PM CST

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Volga, Volga, IA

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31.0 °F

29 °F

92%

East at 9.0 mph

30.20 in

0.00 in / hr

23 °F

794 ft

8:06 PM CST

Normal

Wartburg College Observatory, Waverly, IA

Wartburg College Observatory, Set as Default Current Conditions, Historical Data & Charts

29.9 °F

29 °F

95%

ENE at 11.5 mph

30.16 in

0.00 in / hr

20 °F

928 ft

8:08 PM CST

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Warnings and Notices

	Freezing Rain Advisory, Winter Storm Watch
Statement as of 7:57 PM CST on December 22, 2009 ... Freezing Rain Advisory in effect until noon CST Wednesday... ... Winter Storm Watch remains in effect from Wednesday afternoon through Friday afternoon... The National Weather Service in La Crosse has issued a Freezing Rain Advisory... which is in effect until noon CST Wednesday. A Winter Storm Watch remains in effect from Wednesday afternoon through Friday afternoon. * Freezing drizzle with some freezing rain will be found across the region overnight tonight. Another surge of snow... freezing rain and sleet should advance into much of northeast Iowa and adjacent parts of southeast Minnesota and southwest Wisconsin Wednesday afternoon. * Precipitation will transition back and forth between snow freezing rain from Wednesday afternoon through Christmas. * Less than one tenth of an inch of ice is expected overnight tonight with the freezing rain and freezing drizzle. The details of snow and ice amounts beyond tonight 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 f an inch or less are expected overnight tonight 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.