Northwest Iowa — Minor snow accumulations are possible Sunday night into Monday, as a cold front sweeps across the area. Expect minor accumulations on grassy or elevated surfaces.
This could lead to some slick spots for the Monday morning commute, so drive to conditions.
A mild day with plenty of sun and breezy conditions to end the weekend. This combination will lead to very high fire danger today, so take precautions to prevent fires and fire spread. Wintry weather returns with a cold front late tonight, bringing rain and snow back to the region. Snow accumulations through Monday morning will be minor, mainly on grassy and elevated surfaces. Cool and breezy conditions will continue Monday and Tuesday.
Strengthening westerly winds through the day, as well as warm temperatures, low humidity, and dry fuels lead to high to very high fire danger across the region today. Sustained winds will be in the 15 to 25 mph range. A cold front passing through the region this afternoon and evening switches winds from westerly to northerly, with gusts to 40 mph possible behind the front. Precautions should be taken today to prevent fires.
