Warm & Quieter Week

This week looks to be a much better week and coming weekend then the past couple of weeks. No major systems look to be eying the plains, although there are some small disturbances that may create some weather. The main thing through this week is going to be the increase in temperatures and that will be the first highlight of this update. Today's highs weren't that impressive, actually below normal by 5 to 10 degrees across the state. These temperatures should increase by weeks end, with tomorrow only a degree or two warmer than today. Thursday should see the big warm up start, with highs ranging from the upper 30s in the northeast to near 50 in the southwest! That a 10 degree jump from the previous days' highs... Friday will have highs ranging from 40 in the north to 50 on the southern border. This weekends' temperatures should range from 40 to 50 once again on Saturday; lower 40s to some readings in the mid 50s possible on Sunday before the next work week begins. A notice on these temperatures, they may range significantly depending on snow melt progression through the week and weekend. Some areas of the state may clear the snow out quicker than others and thus have highs significantly higher than other areas...

As for precipitation, several small disturbances could move through portions of the state this week. The best one likely Thursday night into Friday where some light rain and light freezing drizzle seems possible across the state. The light freezing drizzle would be likely seen in northern Iowa if seen at all in the morning hours on Friday. Tonight areas of the northeast may see some light snow, no accumulations seem likely right now though.