Fluctuating Temps...

The first 2 days of the week saw temperatures well above normal and at record levels across the state, ranging from the 50s to 70s on Monday. Tuesday saw the temperature range from the 50s to the 80s in some areas, breaking several records. Yesterday however the sun didn't appear quite as much as the previous days, plus the help of a north wind held the temperatures in the north in the upper 30s. Areas of southern Iowa however continued the sun and saw the mercury rise into the upper 50s and 60s, with a few 70 marks. Today the whole state is behind the front that went through, with cloudy skies scattered across the state. Temperatures today are only in the upper 30s and upper 40s as of Noon; Expect highs in the lower 40s and lower 50s however by the time the sun sets.

Looking through the weekend, high temperatures should slowly rise once again as warm air advects into the plains. Fridays' highs in the 40-50 range with only a couple of degrees increase on Saturday across the state. By Sunday the warm air really begins to flow into the state from the southwest, seeing highs range from 45 in the northeast to near 65 in the southwest. Lows during this time should also moderate, with tonights ranging from the teens to 30s. By Sunday night, lows should only be dropping into the mid 30s or only 40.

As far as precipitation goes, nothing significant is in sight. A weak wave moves over western Iowa on Friday night that could bring some light rain/snow. Another weak wave could affect the other side of the state on Sunday, where some rain or rain/snow mix could be seen across the northeastern half of the state. Otherwise it'll be later next week before another decent system heads over the plains.