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SIOUX CITY (KTIV) – The last time temperatures were below average was on February 28, when the high was 33 degrees. For the next 17 days temperatures have been above normal and at times well above normal. That streak ends today as highs struggle to reach the 40 degree mark.
And this morning we start on a cold note. Temperatures are in the low to mid 20s, but when you factor in winds and wind chills, they are in the teens. Jump about 10 degrees from where you are at the beginning and that will probably be your maximum today.
Two reasons why it will be cold this afternoon. Firstly, the clouds are moving in and although we will be mostly sunny later, this will slow our warming. Secondly, northwesterly winds also do not pump out warm air, which will also limit our warming.
Speaking of cloud cover, we have seen flurries flying early today and more are expected in the morning and possibly the afternoon hours.
Winds could now gust up to 40 mph this afternoon, but we should gradually taper off in the late afternoon and overnight. Mostly clear skies are also expected during this time.
By tomorrow afternoon, skies will once again be mostly sunny with highs in the mid 40s to low 50s. The warming trend will continue for another day as we welcome the first day of spring with highs around 60 degrees on Tuesday.
Enjoy it as much as you can because changes are coming to Siouxland. In terms of highs, we will see lows in the 50s mid-week and lows in the 40s possibly early next week. We could also see more precipitation, with chances of rain and snow appearing starting Thursday and an unsettled period continuing into next weekend.
Stay tuned to News 4 at 5 and for more details.
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