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| Partly cloudy through midnight then becoming mostly cloudy. Not as cold. Low 15 to 20. South wind 5 to 10 mph. |
| Snow. Snow accumulation around 2 inches. High around 30. South wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of snow near 100 percent. |
| Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of light freezing rain and light snow in the morning...then a slight chance of light rain in the afternoon. High in the upper 30s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 4 | -5 | 22 | 2 | 23 | 7 | 18 | 4 |
| Wind | 6 mph West | 6 mph WSW | 6 mph SSW | 6 mph South |
| Humidity | 59% | 42% | 47% | 56% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 3% | 0% | 18% | 62% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
7:14 AM
5:43 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 20 | 13 | 27 | 25 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 25 |
| Wind | 6 mph South | 11 mph South | 6 mph SSE | 2 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 70% | 88% | 95% | 96% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 100% | 100% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Conditions | Snow | Snow | Chance of Snow | Ice Pellets |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
7:13 AM
5:44 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 23 | 23 | 31 | 25 | 31 | 25 | 27 | 22 |
| Wind | 5 mph West | 6 mph West | 6 mph WSW | 5 mph WSW |
| Humidity | 99% | 78% | 78% | 80% |
| Chance of Precip. | 30% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 96% | 34% | 30% | 35% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
7:12 AM
5:45 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 25 | 18 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 27 | 29 | 27 |
| Wind | 2 mph WSW | 0 mph South | 1 mph ENE | 0 mph NNE |
| Humidity | 77% | 88% | 84% | 92% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 20% | 20% | 50% |
| Cloud Cover | 61% | 79% | 81% | 85% |
| Conditions | Ice Pellets | Chance of Rain | Chance of Snow | Chance of Snow |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
7:10 AM
5:46 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 27 | 27 | 34 | 29 | 32 | 25 | 27 | 20 |
| Wind | 4 mph NNW | 7 mph NW | 8 mph NW | 7 mph NW |
| Humidity | 95% | 85% | 75% | 77% |
| Chance of Precip. | 50% | 20% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 59% | 44% | 41% | 34% |
| Conditions | Chance of Snow | Chance of Snow | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
7:09 AM
5:48 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 23 | 18 | 31 | 22 | 31 | 22 | 27 | 18 |
| Wind | 6 mph WNW | 7 mph WNW | 6 mph WNW | 2 mph WNW |
| Humidity | 77% | 69% | 66% | 71% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 33% | 40% | 33% | 21% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
7:09 AM
5:48 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 23 | 18 | 34 | 25 | 36 | 27 | 31 | 23 |
| Wind | 1 mph South | 4 mph South | 4 mph SSE | 1 mph South |
| Humidity | 80% | 68% | 69% | 74% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 25% | 31% | 41% | 62% |
| Conditions | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
7:09 AM
5:48 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 29 | 23 | 36 | 27 | 36 | 27 | 31 | 23 |
| Wind | 0 mph North | 5 mph SW | 4 mph SSE | 1 mph South |
| Humidity | 81% | 69% | 69% | 74% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 58% | 49% | 41% | 62% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
7:09 AM
5:48 PM
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| February 12, 2012 | Max Temp | Min Temp |
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| Normal | 32 °F | 15 °F |
| Record | 43 °F (2009) | -9 °F (1997) |
| Yesterday | 26 °F | 3 °F |
| Yesterday's Heating Degree Days: 50 | ||
| City | Distance | Mag. | Time & Date |
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| No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby. | |||
| Feb. 12, 2012 | Rise | Set |
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| Actual Time | 7:14 AM CST | 5:43 PM CST |
| Civil Twilight | 6:45 AM CST | 6:11 PM CST |
| Nautical Twilight | 6:13 AM CST | 6:44 PM CST |
| Astronomical Twilight | 5:40 AM CST | 7:17 PM CST |
| Moon | 11:49 PM CST (2/12) | 9:27 AM CST (2/12) |
| Length Of Visible Light | 11h 25m | |
| Length of Day |
10h 28m
Tomorrow will be 2m 34s longer.
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| Waning Gibbous, 68% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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| Station | Depth | Elevation | No new snow has been reported. |
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| City | Temp. | Conditions | Updated |
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| Ames | 16 °F | Clear | 7:53 PM CST |
| Ankeny | 21 °F | Clear | 8:15 PM CST |
| Boone | 15 °F | Clear | 8:15 PM CST |
| Des Moines | 24 °F | Clear | 7:54 PM CST |
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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FLG4011 Memphis, TN |
KDSM | 08:47PM | On Time |
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ASQ4338 Newark, NJ |
KDSM | 09:01PM | On Time |
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UAL527 Chicago, IL |
KDSM | 09:13PM | On Time |
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ASQ4341 Houston, TX |
KDSM | 09:36PM | On Time |
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware | |
| Type | Condition |
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| Flight Rule: | VFR (KAMW) |
| Wind Speed: | 3.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 150° (SSE) |
| Ceiling: | Unlimited |
METAR KAMW 130153Z AUTO 15003KT 10SM CLR M09/M14 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP254 T10891139
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| No events within 10 mi of location. View all events. | ||
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Budweiser Shootout | 8:29 PM EST on February 18, 2012 | Partly Cloudy, 59 °F |
| Gatorade Duel 1 | 2:19 PM EST on February 23, 2012 | Average High 70° F/ 21° C |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Northern Trust Open | 8:30 AM PST on February 16, 2012 | Clear, 63 °F |
| Northern Trust Open | 8:30 AM PST on February 17, 2012 | Clear, 63 °F |
| Station Location | Temp. | Windchill | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website |
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| HADS SOUTH SKUNK RIVER BLO SQUAW CK N IA, Ames, IA | - | - | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 870 ft | 7:00 PM CST | MADIS | |
| HADS BIG CREEK PARK NEAR POLK CITY 2N IA, Polk City, IA | - | - | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 939 ft | 7:15 PM CST | MADIS | |
| IADOT Ames (I-35), Ames, IA | 18 °F | 12 °F | - | 44% | ESE at 4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1027 ft | 8:02 PM CST | MADIS | |
| North-Central Ames, Ames, IA | 18.3 °F | 18 °F | 6 °F | 57% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 967 ft | 8:27 PM CST | Normal | |
| MesoWest AMES , Ames, IA | 18 °F | 12 °F | 8 °F | 63% | South at 4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1073 ft | 7:00 PM CST | MADIS | |
| SE side of Madrid, IA, Madrid, IA | 16.0 °F | 16 °F | 9 °F | 74% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1001 ft | 8:34 PM CST | Rapid Fire | |
| Madrid, IA | 15.3 °F | 10 °F | 1 °F | 52% | ESE at 3.1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1010 ft | 8:34 PM CST | Rapid Fire | |
| Bloomington Heights - Northernmost Ames, Ames, IA | 18.3 °F | 18 °F | 6 °F | 58% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1000 ft | 8:34 PM CST | Rapid Fire | |
| Saylorville, Polk City, IA | 21.4 °F | 21 °F | 6 °F | 52% | SE at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 990 ft | 8:30 PM CST | Normal | |
| APRSWXNET Ames I, Gilbert, IA | 20 °F | 20 °F | 9 °F | 61% | SW at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 977 ft | 8:01 PM CST | MADIS | |
| Wildflower, Ankeny, IA | 20.0 °F | 20 °F | 6 °F | 53% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 937 ft | 8:34 PM CST | Normal | |
| HADS SAYLORVILLE DAM POOL NEAR SAYLOR IA, Johnston, IA | - | - | - | - | SE at 1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 910 ft | 7:00 PM CST | MADIS | |
| HADS BEAVER CREEK NEAR GRIMES 3E IA, Johnston, IA | - | - | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 807 ft | 7:15 PM CST | MADIS | |
| HADS INDIAN CREEK NEAR MINGO 3NNW IA, Mingo, IA | - | - | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 838 ft | 7:15 PM CST | MADIS | |
| MesoWest Colo , Colo, IA | 25 °F | 25 °F | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 1041 ft | 7:35 PM CST | MADIS | |
| IADOT Altoona (I-80/US 65), Berwick, IA | 19 °F | 10 °F | 2 °F | 46% | ESE at 7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 858 ft | 8:01 PM CST | MADIS | |
| APRSWXNET Johnston IA, Johnston, IA | 20 °F | 20 °F | -4 °F | 34% | SSE at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 806 ft | 8:00 PM CST | MADIS | |
| T & T Sprinkler Service Inc., Grimes, IA | 21.1 °F | 21 °F | 8 °F | 57% | East at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 955 ft | 8:34 PM CST | Normal | |
| HADS BEAVER CREEK NEAR WOODWARD 3SW IA, Woodward, IA | - | - | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 899 ft | 7:15 PM CST | MADIS | |
| Sheridan Gardens, Des Moines, IA | 21.7 °F | 11 °F | 7 °F | 52% | ESE at 9.4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 922 ft | 8:33 PM CST | Normal | |
| Chipmunk and Squirrel Railroad, Urbandale, IA | 20.0 °F | 20 °F | 4 °F | 49% | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 957 ft | 8:34 PM CST | Rapid Fire | |
| HADS FOUR MILE CREEK AT DES MOINES IA, Des Moines, IA | - | - | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 795 ft | 7:30 PM CST | MADIS | |
| HADS DES MOINES RIVER AT 2ND AVE DES IA, Des Moines, IA | - | - | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 773 ft | 7:15 PM CST | MADIS | |
| Downtown Story City, Story City, IA | 20.5 °F | 20 °F | 5 °F | 51% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1017 ft | 8:34 PM CST | Rapid Fire | |
| Witmer Park, Des Moines, IA | 20.2 °F | 20 °F | 9 °F | 61% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 892 ft | 8:34 PM CST | Rapid Fire | |
| Timberline Neighborhood, Urbandale, IA | 20.3 °F | 20 °F | -4 °F | 34% | SSE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 976 ft | 8:34 PM CST | Rapid Fire | |
| Windsor Heights / Glendale, Des Moines, IA | 22.0 °F | 22 °F | 9 °F | 57% | SE at 0.1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 944 ft | 8:34 PM CST | Rapid Fire | |
| IADOT Des Moines (I-235), Des Moines, IA | 24 °F | 24 °F | 5 °F | 42% | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 822 ft | 8:01 PM CST | MADIS | |
| MesoWest BOONWS , Boone, IA | 22 °F | 22 °F | - | - | East at 2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1050 ft | 7:00 PM CST | MADIS | |
| Ingersoll Park, Des Moines, IA | 22.7 °F | 23 °F | 8 °F | 54% | SE at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 970 ft | 8:34 PM CST | Normal | |
| HADS RACCOON RIVER AT FLEUR DRIVE AT IA, Des Moines, IA | - | - | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 782 ft | 7:45 PM CST | MADIS | |
| Wunderbury, Des Moines, IA | 21.9 °F | 22 °F | 4 °F | 45% | East at 0.9 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 900 ft | 8:34 PM CST | Rapid Fire | |
| HADS WALNUT CREEK AT DES MOINES IA, Des Moines, IA | - | - | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 830 ft | 7:45 PM CST | MADIS | |
| HADS SE 6TH STREET DES MOINES RIVER A IA, Des Moines, IA | - | - | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 814 ft | 7:00 PM CST | MADIS | |
| IADOT Colfax (I-80), Colfax, IA | 17 °F | 17 °F | 9 °F | 71% | NNE at 1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 810 ft | 8:01 PM CST | MADIS | |
| HADS RACOON RIVER AT 63RD STREET IN D IA, Des Moines, IA | - | - | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 819 ft | 7:15 PM CST | MADIS | |
| Tranquility Base, Maxwell, IA | 14.0 °F | 14 °F | 7 °F | 72% | South at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 0 ft | 8:29 PM CST | Normal | |
| Ashua Estates, West Des Moines, IA | 18.5 °F | 18 °F | -6 °F | 33% | ENE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 955 ft | 8:22 PM CST | Normal | |
| West Des Moines, IA | 22.0 °F | 22 °F | 2 °F | 42% | SE at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | - | 8:30 PM CST | Normal | |
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