Chilly start to 2026, then a warmup

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  • NEXT 9 HOURS: A chilly afternoon
  • SHORT TERM: Steady warmup, staying dry
  • LONG TERM: Warmer than normal and quiet

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CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) – A steady warming trend is about to take place over the next several days.

The first day of 2026 will bring a mix of clouds and sun throughout the day as highs range from the mid to upper teens north of highway 20 to the middle and upper 20s south of I-80. Our central counties can expect highs in the low to mid 20s.

Lows tonight range from the high single digits in our northern counties, to low to mid teens in our central counties to upper teens to low 20s in our southern areas. Skies remain partly cloudy…

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