Davenport, IA – At 3:27 PM CST Sunday, the National Weather Service in the Quad Cities released a recap of Saturday’s winter storm, detailing widespread snowfall and dangerous travel conditions across eastern Iowa and western Illinois.
According to the National Weather Service, 2 to 5 inches of snow fell across much of the region along and south of Highway 30, impacting communities including Davenport, Moline, Rock Island, Clinton, and Cedar Rapids. However, forecasters noted that two narrow but intense snow bands produced significantly higher totals, with 6 to 8 inches of snow reported just south of Interstate 80 in Iowa and near Highway 34 east of Burlington.
Some of the highest snowfall totals included Fort Madison (8.0 inches), Gladstone (6.5 inches), Muscatine (6.3 inches), Riverside (6.3 inches), and Burlington (5.8 inches). Davenport reported 2.3 inches, while Moline measured 3.8 inches, highlighting how sharply snowfall totals varied over short distances.
Forecasters said the combination of heavy snowfall rates and very cold temperatures played a major role in several very large multi-vehicle accidents along Interstate 80. Rapidly deteriorating visibility and slick pavement conditions contributed to dangerous driving conditions during the height of the storm.
The National Weather Service credited volunteer observers, emergency officials, and media partners for providing timely snowfall and road condition reports, which helped improve situational awareness during the event.
While the snow has ended, officials warn that lingering cold temperatures may keep slick spots on untreated roads, especially overnight and during early morning hours.
Residents are encouraged to continue using caution when traveling and to monitor forecasts for additional winter weather as the active pattern continues.
