Central US Weather: Cold Start, Warming Trend, Rain & Snow Ahead

Central US Weather: Cold Start, Warming Trend, Rain & Snow Ahead

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The Central Zone is set for a dynamic week of weather, transitioning from a crisp, cold start to significantly milder temperatures mid-week, before a dramatic cool-down and widespread precipitation chances take hold. Cities like Chicago, Indianapolis, and Detroit will experience a gradual warm-up, while areas further west, including St. Louis, Kansas City, and Denver, will see even warmer conditions. However, a major system is expected to bring widespread rain and snow to many areas by Thursday, followed by a sharp drop in temperatures across the entire region.

Current Severe Weather Alerts

As of this update, there are no severe weather alerts currently in effect for any cities within the Central Zone. Residents should, however, remain vigilant and monitor local forecasts for any changes, especially as a significant weather system approaches mid-week.

Detailed City Forecasts

Chicago, IL

Chicago residents will wake up to a mostly clear Overnight with a low around 16°F. Tuesday promises mostly sunny skies with a high near 36°F, and winds gusting up to 25 mph. Wednesday will be mostly sunny with a high near 38°F. By Wednesday night, there's a 40% chance of rain after midnight, with a low around 32°F and gusts up to 30 mph. Thursday brings a high chance of rain before noon, transitioning to a chance of rain and snow, with a high near 47°F, followed by a sharp drop to 14°F Thursday night.

Indianapolis, IN

Indianapolis starts with a mostly clear Overnight, dipping to 17°F. Tuesday will be sunny with a high near 36°F, with winds gusting up to 18 mph. Tuesday night brings a slight chance of freezing drizzle and patchy fog. Wednesday sees patchy fog and a slight chance of drizzle before 1 PM, with a high near 40°F. Thursday is set for rain with a 100% chance, reaching a high near 50°F, followed by a chance of rain and snow Thursday night as temperatures plummet to around 19°F.

Detroit, MI

Detroit experiences a mostly cloudy Overnight with a low around 10°F. Tuesday will be partly sunny with a high near 32°F, and wind gusts up to 28 mph. Wednesday is partly sunny with a high near 38°F. Thursday is forecast for rain after 7 AM with a 100% chance, and a high near 44°F, followed by a chance of rain and snow Thursday night with a low around 17°F.

Cleveland, OH

Cleveland will see a mostly clear Overnight with a low around 10°F. Tuesday is mostly sunny with a high near 32°F, and gusts up to 25 mph. Wednesday remains mostly cloudy with a high near 38°F. Thursday brings light rain after 7 AM with a 90% chance, a high near 48°F, and new rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Thursday night, expect rain before 1 AM, then a chance of rain and snow, with a low around 21°F and potential for light snow accumulation.

Cincinnati, OH

Cincinnati begins with a clear Overnight and a low around 14°F. Tuesday will be sunny with a high near 34°F. Wednesday is partly sunny with a high near 39°F. Thursday is expected to bring rain after 7 AM with a 90% chance, a high near 51°F, and new rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch. Thursday night, rain before 10 PM then rain and snow likely, with a low around 20°F and a chance of light snow accumulation.

St. Louis, MO

St. Louis will have a mostly clear Overnight with a low around 32°F. Tuesday is sunny with a high near 50°F. Wednesday is also sunny with a high near 55°F. Wednesday night brings a slight chance of rain showers after midnight. Thursday has a 70% chance of rain showers before 3 PM, with a high near 55°F, followed by a mostly clear and cold Thursday night, dropping to 20°F.

Kansas City, MO

Kansas City starts with a clear Overnight, low around 30°F. Tuesday is sunny with a high near 50°F. Wednesday is mostly sunny with a high near 53°F. Wednesday night brings a 30% chance of rain after midnight, with a low around 41°F. Thursday will be mostly sunny with a high near 48°F, followed by a mostly clear and colder Thursday night with a low around 22°F.

Omaha, NE

Omaha expects a partly cloudy Overnight with a low around 23°F. Tuesday is mostly sunny with a high near 46°F. Wednesday is partly sunny with a high near 45°F, with gusts up to 26 mph. Wednesday night brings a 40% chance of rain, with a low around 31°F. Thursday will be mostly sunny with a high near 36°F, but very windy with gusts up to 41 mph, then dropping to 12°F Thursday night.

Minneapolis, MN

Minneapolis will be mostly cloudy Overnight with a low around 11°F. Tuesday is partly sunny with a high near 38°F, and gusts up to 25 mph. Wednesday is mostly sunny with a high near 36°F, with gusts up to 35 mph. Wednesday night, rain is likely with an 80% chance, low around 30°F, and very windy conditions. Thursday brings a chance of rain and snow, high near 34°F, with gusts up to 40 mph, followed by an extreme drop to -6°F Thursday night.

Madison, WI

Madison sees a partly cloudy Overnight with a low around 9°F. Tuesday is partly sunny with a high near 34°F, and gusts up to 30 mph. Wednesday is mostly sunny with a high near 35°F. Wednesday night has a 50% chance of rain showers after midnight, with a low around 27°F. Thursday will have rain showers before noon, then a chance of rain and snow showers, high near 40°F, with gusts up to 35 mph, then a cold Thursday night with a low around 6°F.

Des Moines, IA

Des Moines begins with areas of freezing fog Overnight, low around 14°F. Tuesday will have areas of fog before 10 AM, then mostly sunny with a high near 37°F. Wednesday is mostly sunny with a high near 37°F. Wednesday night brings a 50% chance of rain after midnight, with a low around 33°F. Thursday has a slight chance of rain and snow before noon, then partly sunny with a high near 37°F, followed by a frigid Thursday night with a low around 5°F.

Denver, CO

Denver experiences a mostly clear Overnight with a low around 36°F. Tuesday is mostly sunny with a high near 65°F. Wednesday is sunny with a high near 66°F, with a slight chance of rain after 5 PM and gusts up to 35 mph. Wednesday night has a slight chance of rain before 11 PM, then mostly clear with a low around 31°F. Thursday will be mostly sunny with a high near 51°F.

Cheyenne, WY

Cheyenne will be mostly cloudy Overnight with a low around 28°F. Tuesday is mostly sunny with a high near 44°F. Wednesday brings a slight chance of snow before 11 AM, then rain and snow likely between 11 AM and 5 PM, with a high near 44°F and very strong winds gusting up to 50 mph. Wednesday night has a chance of rain and snow, low around 19°F, and continued strong winds. Thursday has a chance of snow with a high near 38°F.

Fargo, ND

Fargo starts with patchy blowing snow after 2 AM Overnight, low around 11°F. Tuesday will have patchy blowing snow before 8 AM, then mostly sunny with a high near 42°F, and strong winds gusting up to 45 mph. Wednesday is mostly cloudy with a high near 39°F. Wednesday night, rain is likely before 9 PM, then rain and snow likely, with areas of blowing snow, a low around 2°F, and extreme winds gusting up to 53 mph. Thursday has a chance of snow before noon, then partly sunny with a high near 14°F, very strong winds, and a bitter cold Thursday night with a low around -11°F.

Looking Ahead

The Central Zone is in for significant weather changes this week. While the initial days offer a warming trend, Thursday stands out as a pivotal day with widespread precipitation, particularly rain in the southern parts and a mix of rain and snow further north, followed by a notable plunge into colder temperatures. Be prepared for rapidly changing conditions and ensure you have appropriate gear for the colder weather returning by the end of the week.

This post is created using the public data provided by the National Weather Service. Please check the Original source for more information.

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