Good morning, weather watchers! This is your chilly update from Carter Lake, Iowa, where winter is definitely making its presence known.
We've got an extreme cold warning in effect, so buckle up and bundle up! Overnight temperatures are diving down to negative 8 degrees, with wind chill values plummeting to a bone-chilling negative 20 degrees. West winds are whispering around 5 miles per hour, but trust me, they'll feel much colder.
Tuesday brings a slightly warmer but still frosty day. Expect sunny skies with temperatures reaching a high near 22 degrees Fahrenheit. Wind chill will hover around negative 21 degrees, so your winter gear is absolutely essential. South winds will dance between 5 to 15 miles per hour, with gusts up to 26 miles per hour.
Tuesday night gets interesting with a 40 percent chance of snow and flurries after midnight. Temperatures will climb to around 21 degrees, with shifting winds from south to west.
Wednesday continues the wintry theme with a 40 percent chance of snow, mostly cloudy skies, and temperatures reaching a high near 34 degrees Fahrenheit.
The rest of the week looks like a classic Midwestern winter rollercoaster - temperatures bouncing between the teens and mid-30s, with occasional snow chances and partly cloudy skies.
For those brave souls heading outside, layer up, protect your extremities, and limit your time in these frigid conditions.
For more detailed information, check out the link in our show notes from the National Weather Service.
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