Oelwein AM Update (Jan. 3)

Good morning. It’s Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023. Wet and windy forecast today Rain is likely today, mainly before noon. Otherwise it will be cloudy and breezy with a high near 40. Winds could gust as high as 32 mph. Tonight will also be cloudy, with a low around 28. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. There is a chance of freezing rain overnight. (Extended Forecast) Oelwein Public Library has new hours of operation With the beginning of the new year, the library has new hours: SPORTS TONIGHT Girls Basketball Boys Basketball Continue reading Oelwein AM Update (Jan. 3)

Oelwein AM update (Jan. 2): Rain tonight, students back in class this week

Good morning, it’s Monday, Jan. 2, 2023. WEATHER Today will be cloudy, with a high near 35. Northeast wind 7 to 14 mph. Tonight, rain and snow are likely before 11 p.m., then rain or freezing rain between 11 p.m. and midnight, then rain after midnight. Low around 32. Breezy, with a northeast wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. ENTERTAINMENT “Avatar: Way of The Water” and “Puss In Boots: The Last Wish” will be showing at The Grand Theatre of Oelwein through Jan. 12. BACK TO SCHOOL Students will return to class in the … Continue reading Oelwein AM update (Jan. 2): Rain tonight, students back in class this week

Freezing rain expected Monday night

Temperatures tonight will dip to the low 20s under mostly cloudy skies. Monday’s forecast includes rain and snow with a high of 35. There’s a chance of flurries before 2 p.m. changing over to rain around 4 p.m. with a northeast wind 6 to 13 mph. Monday night will see more rain, possibly freezing rain, with the low temperature around 33 and an east wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Ice accumulation of 0.1 to 0.3 of an inch possible. Continue reading Freezing rain expected Monday night

Nashua AM Update (Dec. 30): Bank open house today; Wellness Center adding yoga, tumbling

Good morning, it’s Friday, Dec. 30, 2022 WEATHER Today will be mostly sunny, with a high near 27. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable in the afternoon. Tonight will be partly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 23. Southeast wind 3 to 8 mph. BUSINESS First State Bank in downtown Nashua will host its holiday open house today from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Register for door prizes. Dairy Treat Pop Open, 4-8 p.m. today, 510 Sample St., Nashua HEALTH & FITNESS The Husky Wellness Center is adding two programs next week … Continue reading Nashua AM Update (Dec. 30): Bank open house today; Wellness Center adding yoga, tumbling

Nashua AM Update (Dec. 29): Warmer today, freezing tonight; city doing water main dig

Good morning Nashua, it’s Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022. WEATHER After a foggy morning, today will be cloudy with a high of 38 and a slight chance of drizzle after 3 p.m. The night low is expected to be around 22. Patchy fog is again likely before 10 p.m. with a 20% chance of freezing drizzle before 11 p.m. and snow before midnight. Friday will be mostly sunny, with a high near 31. SPORTS N-P high school sports will resume Monday, Jan. 2, with the varsity girls wrestling team traveling to Osage. Competition begins at 5 p.m. NEWS Water main dig … Continue reading Nashua AM Update (Dec. 29): Warmer today, freezing tonight; city doing water main dig

Nashua Update (Dec. 25): More snow; library hosting movie day on Wednesday

Good afternoon, it’s Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022. WEATHER: More snow Today snow is likely, possibly heavy, mainly after 5 p.m., says the National Weather Service. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 11. Wind chill values as low as -2. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Tonight, 1 to 3 inches of snow with a low around 7. Wind chill values as low as -5. South wind 6 to 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Monday, will be mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a temperature falling to around 4 by 5 p.m. Wind chill values as low as -9. … Continue reading Nashua Update (Dec. 25): More snow; library hosting movie day on Wednesday

Nashua AM Update (Dec. 23)

Good morning, it’s Friday, Dec. 23, 2022 IT’S A BLIZZARD The National Weather Service’s blizzard warning will last until at least 6 a.m. Saturday morning. Today’s forecast says widespread blowing snow will last into the evening, as will a northwest wind of 25-30 mph with gusts up to near 50 mph. Wind chill values will be as low as -35 all day and night. Otherwise, the day’s high temp will be around -2 under partly sunny skies. The night’s low will be around -7 as it becomes cloudy. Wondering about travel conditions, check the 511 website. Continue reading Nashua AM Update (Dec. 23)

Oelwein AM Update (Dec. 21): Expect up to 6 inches of snow tonight; catch up on scores, school closures

Good morning, it’s Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022, the shortest day of the year. DANGEROUS WINTER STORM COMING The National Weather Service forecast says today there is a 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4 p.m., but accumulation will be light. The high temperature today will be around 18, but the wind chill will be as low as -7. The heavy snow is expected overnight, with up to 6 inches possible. The low temperature will be around -6 with a wind chill around -13. A southeast wind of 8-18 mph could gust as up to 26 mph. After 5 a.m., … Continue reading Oelwein AM Update (Dec. 21): Expect up to 6 inches of snow tonight; catch up on scores, school closures

Oelwein AM Update (Dec. 20): Freeze arrives; wrestling and hoops tonight

Good morning, it’s Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022. ARCTIC DROP The National Weather Service’s forecast says today will be mostly sunny, with a high near 11. Wind chill values as low as -9 off a northwest wind 10 to 13 mph. Then, tonight, clouds will increase and the low will be around-1. Wind chill will be as low as -12 off a northwest wind 6 to 10 mph which will become east after midnight. (Extended Forecast) HUSKY MUSICIANS IN ACTION TODAY A small volunteer group of Oelwein 8-12th grade band members will be performing holiday carols today at Dollar Fresh starting … Continue reading Oelwein AM Update (Dec. 20): Freeze arrives; wrestling and hoops tonight

Nashua AM Update: Cold settling in, wrestling tonight

Good morning, it’s Tuesday, Dec. 2022. FREEZE DEEPENING The National Weather Service forecast says today will be mostly sunny, with a high near 10. Wind chill values as low as -11. Northwest wind 8 to 13 mph. Tonight, there will be increasing clouds, with a low around -2. Wind chill values as low as -12. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming east after midnight. (Extended Forecast) N-P WINS 1, LOSES 1 The Huskies basketball teams hosted North Butler last night with mixed results. The Bearcats won the varsity girls game 43-33. The N-P boys slipped past North Butler 56-52. … Continue reading Nashua AM Update: Cold settling in, wrestling tonight

Oelwein AM Update (Dec. 19): Hazardous weather ahead

Good morning, it’s Monday, Dec. 19, 2022. WEATHER Today, there is a 50% chance of snow, mainly after 3 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. Otherwise, it will be cloudy, with a high near 25. Wind chill values from an east wind of 7-13 mph will be as low as -9. Tonight, there is an 80% chance of snow mainly before 3 a.m. Low around 9. Southeast wind 8 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight. A hazardous weather outlook from the NWS says: “Confidence is increasing for a powerful winter storm to impact the region with accumulating snow, … Continue reading Oelwein AM Update (Dec. 19): Hazardous weather ahead

Nashua AM Update (Dec. 16): No school today

Good morning, it’s Friday, Dec. 16, 2022, and school has been called off in the Nashua-Plainfield district because of the weather. WEATHER Blowing snow, drifting and colder temps are in today’s National Weather Service forecast. For today, it says more snow is likely before noon. Otherwise it will be cloudy, with a high near 26, and breezy, with a west wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Tonight, there’s a slight chance of snow overnight. It will be loudy, with a low around 15, and breezy, with a west wind 14 to 17 mph, with … Continue reading Nashua AM Update (Dec. 16): No school today

Nashua AM update (Dec.15): Snow possible all day, band concerts tonight

Good morning, it’s Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022. WEATHER The National Weather Service forecast says we should expect up to 2 inches of snow accumulation today. The temperature will peak at about 34, but a southwest wind will blow 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Tonight, snow will continue, although less than an inch is expected. The low temp will be around 22. A west wind of around 15 mph will gust as high as 30 mph. On Friday, will be windy and cooler with a projected high near 28. There is a 50 percent chance … Continue reading Nashua AM update (Dec.15): Snow possible all day, band concerts tonight

Nashua Update (Dec. 14): Snow and rain on the way; Husky grapplers win in NFV

Good afternoon, here’s what’s happening in the Nashua area. WEATHER: Snow is in the forecast followed by significantly colder temperatures. Overnight tonight, there is a slight chance of rain between 2-3 a.m., then a chance of snow. Otherwise, the night will be mostly cloudy with a low around 28 with a calm wind. On Thursday, snow is likely in the morning, will possibly mix with rain between 1-4 p.m., and then turn back to snow after 4 p.m. The high temp will be around 34 with wind gusts as high as 22 mph. Thursday night, the chance of snow continues. … Continue reading Nashua Update (Dec. 14): Snow and rain on the way; Husky grapplers win in NFV

Nashua AM Update: Cloudy today, snow tomorrow, basketball tonight

Good morning, it’s Monday, Dec. 12, 2022. WEATHER: Today and tonight will be cloudy and breezy with a high near 36 and a low near 30. The southeast wind will gust up to 24 mph in the day, and 29 in the evening. Snow is likely on Tuesday, possibly mixed with rain after 11 a.m. A southeast wind of around 20 mph will gust as high as 46. (Extended Forecast) SPORTS: Continue reading Nashua AM Update: Cloudy today, snow tomorrow, basketball tonight

Oelwein AM Update (Dec. 8): Snow, rain and ice overnight; elementary concert at 6 p.m.

Good morning. It’s Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022, and there is a winter weather advisory in place for the region. WEATHER: After this morning’s fog lifts, today will be mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. East wind around 10 mph. Tonight, the low temperature will be around 29 with east winds gusting as high as 23 mph. Overnight, watch for snow and freezing rain starting before 4 a.m. New ice accumulation of around a 0.1 of an inch possible. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible. Friday, rain and snow will continue. The high temp will be around … Continue reading Oelwein AM Update (Dec. 8): Snow, rain and ice overnight; elementary concert at 6 p.m.

Nashua AM Update: Snow & ice tonight, N-P wrestling meet cancelled, Huskies basketball at home vs. Rockford still on

Good morning, it’s Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022, and the National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory. WEATHER: After the morning fog lifts, today will be partly sunny with a high near 37 and a southeast wind of 6 to 10 mph, according to the NWS. Tonight expect snow possibly mixed with freezing rain and a steady temperature around 31. The snow could be heavy at times — 3 to 5 inches possible. East wind 10 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New ice accumulation of less than a 0.1 of an inch possible. On Friday, more … Continue reading Nashua AM Update: Snow & ice tonight, N-P wrestling meet cancelled, Huskies basketball at home vs. Rockford still on

Nashua AM Update (Dec. 7)

Good morning. It’s Pearl Harbor Day, Wednesday Dec. 7, 2023. Weather: Today: Areas of dense fog before 9 a.m. Otherwise, mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 33. North wind 6 to 11 mph. Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 17. North wind 6 to 8 mph becoming east after midnight. Sports: In boys wrestling, N-P defeated AP-GC in a team dual 66-18 last night. Getting pins for the Huskies were Garrett Rinken (126), Kendrick Huck (132), Zachary Zwanziger (138,), Devon Blanchard (145), Jackson Carey (152), Eli Kalainoff (160), Tate White (182), and Aiden … Continue reading Nashua AM Update (Dec. 7)

Oelwein AM Update (Dec. 6)

Good morning, it’s Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022. Weather: There is a slight chance of snow between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. as today will be mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Northeast wind 5 to 9 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Tonight, skies will gradually clear and the low temp will be around 21 with light and variable wind. (Extended Forecast) Sports Wapsie Valley girls basketball won 42-34 in Janesville Monday night. The Warriors out scores the Wildcats 17-10 in the fourth quarter to seal the win. Basketball games tonight: Continue reading Oelwein AM Update (Dec. 6)