Weather Report Script for Carter Lake, Iowa

Good morning, weather watchers! It's Christmas Day, and Santa might need some extra fog lights this morning.

We're looking at a misty, mysterious day here in Carter Lake. Overnight temperatures have dipped to around 28 degrees, with light south southeast winds blowing at 5 to 7 miles per hour. Dense freezing fog is our uninvited holiday guest, creating some tricky travel conditions.

Today's high will hover around a chilly 38 degrees, with persistent cloudiness and continued patchy dense fog. So if you're heading out to show off those new holiday gifts, take it slow and keep those headlights on.

Looking ahead, we've got a soggy forecast brewing. Thursday brings a chance of drizzle, with temperatures climbing to a slightly warmer 45 degrees. Friday gets even more interesting with a 60 percent chance of rain and temperatures reaching near 49 degrees.

The weekend looks a bit brighter, with mostly sunny skies on Saturday and Sunday, temperatures climbing to a pleasant 52 degrees. Perfect for those post-holiday walks and getting some fresh air.

But wait, winter isn't done with us yet. By Monday, we're looking at a potential return to rainy conditions and cooler temperatures dropping back to the mid-40s.

Pro tip: Keep those umbrellas and warm layers handy. Mother Nature is serving up a mixed holiday forecast.

For more detailed information, check out the National Weather Service link in our show notes.

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