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Skyscan forecast for Atlantic & the area: Friday, Feb. 7, 2020

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February 7th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

Today: Mostly cloudy w/light snow ending. High 30. NW @ 10-20mph.

Tonight: P/Cldy. Low 15. NW @ 5-10.

Tomorrow: P/Cldy. High 34. SE @ 5-10.

Sunday: Mo. Cldy w/a chance of sprinkles or flurries. High 35.

Monday: P/Cldy. High 33.

Thursday’s High in Atlantic was 36. Our Low was 7. We received .3” snow overnight (as of 6-a.m.). Last year on this date, the High in Atlantic was 8 and the Low was -5. The record High for February 7th in Atlantic, was 64 in 1987. The Record Low was -30 in 1905.

Skyscan forecast for Atlantic & the area: Thu., 2/6/2020

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February 6th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

Today: Partly cloudy. High 34. SW @ 5-10.

Tonight: Cloudy w/flurries late. Low 22. SE @ 5-10.

Tomorrow: Mostly cloudy w/flurries. High 30.

Saturday: P/Cldy. High 34.

Sunday: Mo. Cldy. High 35.

Wednesday’s High in Atlantic was 33. Our Low this morning was 8 (as of 4:50-a.m.). Last year on this date, the High in Atlantic was 18 and the Low, 6. The Record High in Atlantic for Feb. 6th, was 54 in 1996. The Record Low was -27, in 1982.

Skyscan forecast for Atlantic & the area: 2/5/2020

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February 5th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

Today: Mostly cloudy w/flurries. High 28. N @ 10-20mph.

Tonight: P/Cldy to Cldy w/flurries. Low 15. N @ 5-10.

Tomorrow: P/Cldy to Cldy. High 31. Winds variable at 5-10.

Friday: Mo. Cldy w/flurries. High 29.

Saturday: P/Cldy. High 35.

Tuesday’s High in Atlantic was 25. Our Low this morning, 18. Last year on this date, the High in Atlantic was 17 and the Low, 8. The Record High for Feb. 5th in Atlantic, was 66 in 1948. The Record Low was -26 in 1936.

Skyscan forecast for Atlantic & the area: Tue., 2/4/2020

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February 4th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

Today: Mostly cloudy. High 28. N @ 10-20mph.

Tonight: Mo. Cldy w/flurries late. Low 18. N @ 10-15.

Tomorrow: Mo. Cldy w/flurries. High 28. N @ 10-20.

Thursday: Mo. Cldy. High 31.

Friday: Mo. Cldy w/flurries. High 29.

Monday’s High in Atlantic was 34. Our Low this morning, 23. Last year on this date, the High in Atlantic was 20 and the Low, 8. The Record High for Feb. 4th in Atlantic, was 62 in 1938. The Record Low was -30 in 1905.

UPDATE: Winter Weather Advisory now for Mills County, only

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February 3rd, 2020 by Ric Hanson

1007 AM CST Mon Feb 3 2020

MILLS COUNTY, IA…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...(Pottawattamie County is no longer included in the Advisory)

* WHAT…Freezing drizzle expected. Total ice accumulations from a trace up to five hundredths an inch. Winds gusting to near 35 mph.

* IMPACTS…Very slippery sidewalks, roads and bridges are possible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Skyscan forecast for Atlantic & the area: Monday, Feb. 3rd, 2020

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February 3rd, 2020 by Ric Hanson

Today: Partly cloudy to cloudy. High 36. N @ 10-20.

Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Low 20. NE 10-15.

Tomorrow: Mo. Cloudy w/flurries. High 28. N @ 10-15.

Wednesday: Mo. Cldy. High 25.

Sunday’s High in Atlantic was 54. Our Low was 28. Last year on this date, the High in Atlantic was 53 and the Low was 14. The record High for Feb. 3rd in Atlantic, was 60 in 1934. The Record Low was -29 in 1996.

(Update, 2/3/20) – Winter Weather Advisory continues for Pott. & Mills Counties

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February 3rd, 2020 by Ric Hanson

Pottawattamie-Mills-
343 AM CST Mon Feb 3 2020

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST (2/3/20)

* WHAT…Freezing drizzle expected. Total ice accumulations from a trace up to five hundredths an inch. Winds gusting to near 35 mph.

* WHEN…From 5 AM to 6 PM CST Monday.

* IMPACTS…Very slippery sidewalks, roads and bridges are possible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Winter Weather Advisory posted for Pott./Mills Counties on Monday

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February 2nd, 2020 by Ric Hanson

233 PM CST Sun Feb 2 2020; Pottawattamie-Mills Counties

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 6 PM CST MONDAY

* WHAT…Freezing drizzle expected. Total ice accumulations of a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* IMPACTS…Very slippery sidewalks, roads and bridges are possible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible power outages.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

January was warmer than normal in Atlantic, and slightly wetter

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February 2nd, 2020 by Ric Hanson

The month of January, 2020 wrapped-up warmer and slightly wetter than normal, in Atlantic. Weather data compiled here at the KJAN studios (The official National Weather Service reporting site for Atlantic) show the average High for the month was 32.5-degrees, or some three degrees above the norm. The average Low was 15.5-degrees, which was a little more than 6-degrees warmer than normal. Precipitation for the month (rain & melted snow/ice) amounted to 1.03-inches, which nearly 2/10 of an inch above average. Snowfall amounted to 10.3-inches.

During the month of February, the average High in Atlantic is typically around 35 (35.4), and the average Low is 15 (15.2). Precipitation (rain and/or melted snow) normally amounts to .96″. Check back in early March for the actual weather stats.

NWS forecast for Atlantic & the area: 2/2/2020

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February 2nd, 2020 by Ric Hanson

Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. West southwest wind 6 to 9 mph becoming north in the afternoon.

Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Monday: A slight chance of sleet before 7am, then a slight chance of freezing drizzle between 7am and 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Breezy, with a north northeast wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 18. Wind chill values as low as 10. Blustery, with a north northeast wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 22. Blustery, with a north wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.

Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 25.

Saturday’s High in Atlantic was 42. Our Low was 29. Last year on this date, the High in Atlantic was 48 and the Low was 38. The record High for Feb. 2nd in Atlantic, was 66 in 1992. The Record Low was -36 in 1905.