Weather: Will We Have a White Christmas?

The National Weather Service reports that central Iowa can expect plenty of precipitation this week, leading into Christmas. However, temperatures are expected to stay above freezing during daylight hours, meaning we could see a mix of rain and snow.

In a touch-and-go weather outlook issued Sunday evening, the National Weather Service said that we may get precipitation every day this week until Thursday. A few days of spotty showers may turn to snow with dropping temperatures over nights, including Christmas Eve.

The forecast for the metro area showed the following:

• 90-percent chance of rain Sunday night with a low of 42. Rain continuing Monday until 10:00 p.m.
• A high of 39 Tuesday with a slight chance of rain, turning to a chance of snow overnight.
• A 20-percent chance of snow in the morning on Wednesday. Clear, blustery evening.
• Sunny and 41 on Christmas Day Thursday.

While the forecast looks optimistic in regards to travel, it does not look likely for us to wake up to a white Christmas.

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