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Displaying AFOS PIL: RWSDMX Received: 2018-03-08 17:08 UTC
851 AWUS83 KDMX 081708 RWSDMX IAZ004>007-015>017-023>028-033>039-044>050-057>062-070>075-081>086- 092>097-090115- Weather Summary for Iowa National Weather Service Des Moines IA 1108 AM CST Thu Mar 8 2018 Skies were sunny across the state this morning with cool temperatures. The lows were in the teens statewide. Northwest winds were 5 to 10 mph. By late morning, readings had risen into the upper teens northwest to around 30 south. High pressure will remain in place across much of the upper midwest, producing clear skies and unseasonably cold. The high pressure will continue to move east today. Despite the sunshine, temperatures will remain cold with high temperatures generally in the 20s and 30s from Iowa and areas north to readings in the 40s across areas south in Kansas and Missouri. The high pressure will move east tonight with warmer air beginning to shift east into the region. A band of light snow may develop over portions of South Dakota and southwest Minnesota tonight as well though only minor accumulations are possible. Temperatures will be warmer Friday and Saturday. A system will impact the region Saturday into Sunday. The precipitation is expected to begin as light rain or drizzle then transitioning to light snow or a rain and snow mix Saturday night into Sunday morning. $$