Freeze Watch Issued for Much of Iowa as Temperatures Could Drop Into the 20s Saturday Morning

A Freeze Watch covers much of Iowa Friday night into Saturday morning, October 17. Temperatures could drop into the upper 20s, threatening plants and crops.

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Freeze Watch Issued for Much of Iowa as Temperatures Could Drop Into the 20s Saturday Morning

When is the First Snowfall in Iowa? Average Dates by City

Iowa Weather Forecast

Widespread rain across Iowa on Thursday with temperatures falling into the 50s, though some 60s linger in far southeast Iowa. Rain tapers off on Friday morning with strong north winds gusting 40 mph. Friday will be cooler with morning temperatures in the upper 30s to low 40s and afternoon highs in the low 50s.

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