Good morning, weather watchers! Let's dive into our chilly forecast for Carter Lake in Iowa.

Buckle up for a winter wonderland, folks! We've got a Winter Weather Advisory in effect, so grab those cozy layers and warm beverages.

Tonight, expect a snowscape with temperatures hovering around 16 degrees Fahrenheit. Winds will be whipping from the north northeast at around 15 miles per hour, with gusts up to 22 miles per hour. We're looking at a light dusting of snow - less than an inch - so nothing too dramatic.

Sunday continues the winter theme with a 50 percent chance of snow. Temperatures will struggle to reach a high of 16 degrees Fahrenheit, and those winds will keep things crisp at 13 to 16 miles per hour, with gusts potentially hitting 29 miles per hour.

As we roll into next week, we'll see a gradual warming trend. Monday brings mostly sunny skies and a high near 18 degrees Fahrenheit. Tuesday warms up slightly to 20 degrees Fahrenheit with some partial sunshine.

The real treat comes Wednesday and Thursday, when we'll see temperatures climbing to a more comfortable 21 and 30 degrees Fahrenheit respectively. Think of it as Mother Nature's gentle winter hug.

For the most up-to-date and detailed forecast, check out our link in the show notes at weather.gov/oax.

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