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Weather in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

04:57 PM
Now
Snowy Weather
32° F
Feels Like 12°
Precipitation 69 %
Wind 27 mph
UV Index (0 - 11+) 0
Humidity 88 %
Today
Snowy Weather
Day 39°
Night 10°
Precipitation 99 %
Wind 21 mph
UV Index (0 - 11+) 1
FROST FORECAST
Overnight Frost 12 AM – 12 AM
Tomorrow Morning Frost 1 AM – 9 AM

Cedar Rapids Weather Forecast Updated

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Weather Forecast History
Last Year's Weather on This Day (March 15, 2025)
Cloudy Weather

Day

45°

Night

25°

Wind

21 mph

UV Index

1

Precipitation

25 %

Air Quality in Cedar Rapids

NOW
46 AQI
Good air quality Dominant pollutant: O3

Pollutant Concentrations:

PM2.5 0.69 µg/m³
PM10 0.75 µg/m³
O3 0.050 ppm
NO2 1.1 ppb
SO2 0.1 ppb
CO 0.14 ppm
NH3 0.25 µg/m³
NO 0.04 µg/m³
PM2.5 – Fine particles <2.5μm
PM10 – Inhalable particles <10μm
O3 – Ozone
NO2 – Nitrogen dioxide
SO2 – Sulfur dioxide
CO – Carbon monoxide
NH3 – Ammonia
NO – Nitric oxide

Health Recommendations:

Air quality is considered satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

Show raw pollutant concentrations (µg/m³)
PM2.5 – 0.69 µg/m³
PM10 – 0.75 µg/m³
O3 – 97.92 µg/m³
NO2 – 2.1 µg/m³
SO2 – 0.39 µg/m³
CO – 157.76 µg/m³
NH3 – 0.25 µg/m³
NO – 0.04 µg/m³
View Hourly Air Quality Forecast

Weather Alerts and Warnings for Cedar Rapids

Extreme Expected Likely

Blizzard Warning

Blizzard Warning issued March 15 at 1:18PM CDT until March 16 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Mar 15, 4:00 PM → Mar 16, 1:00 PM
WHAT: Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations
between 3 and 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.

WHERE: Portions of east central, northeast, and southeast Iowa.

WHEN: Until 1 PM CDT Monday.

IMPACTS: Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Strong winds
could cause tree damage.
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Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. the latest road conditions are available at 511ia.org or by calling 511.
Updated: Mar 15, 3:57 PM Source: NWS Alert
Severe Expected Likely

High Wind Warning

High Wind Warning issued March 15 at 1:18PM CDT until March 16 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Mar 15, 4:00 PM → Mar 16, 10:00 AM
WHAT: Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph
expected.

WHERE: Portions of northwest and west central Illinois, east
central, northeast, and southeast Iowa, and northeast Missouri.

WHEN: Until 10 AM CDT Monday.

IMPACTS: Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.
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Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive.
Updated: Mar 15, 3:57 PM Source: NWS Alert
Severe Future Possible

High Wind Watch

High Wind Watch issued March 14 at 10:19AM CDT until March 16 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Mar 15, 4:00 PM → Mar 16, 1:00 PM
WHAT: Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
possible.

WHERE: Portions of east central, northeast, and southeast Iowa
and northeast Missouri.

WHEN: From Sunday afternoon through Monday afternoon.

IMPACTS: Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.
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Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.
Updated: Mar 14, 10:57 AM Source: NWS Alert
Severe Future Possible

Winter Storm Watch

Winter Storm Watch issued March 14 at 10:19AM CDT until March 16 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Mar 15, 7:00 PM → Mar 16, 7:00 PM
WHAT: Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations
between 4 and 8 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 60
mph.

WHERE: Portions of north central and northwest Illinois and east
central, northeast, and southeast Iowa.

WHEN: From Sunday evening through Monday evening.

IMPACTS: Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and
blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are possible and may make travel
treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very
difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday
morning and evening commutes. Strong winds could cause tree damage.
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Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.
Updated: Mar 14, 10:57 AM Source: NWS Alert