The amount of snow cover around you again made a difference for how nice Monday felt as southern Iowa enjoyed mid 50s and northern Iowa 40s and lower. The featured map presents an analysis of average high temperature departures from average for February. The north to south gradient is readily apparent, but it is also worth noting that almost the entire state has been above average. The good news is that considerable melting did take place on Monday and the northward progress of the 50+ degree air did occur. The bad news is that after some rain on Tuesday, colder weather and more snow is in the forecast.

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