Iowa/Illinois Quad Cities – Residents across eastern Iowa and northwest Illinois are facing another night of bitter cold, with sub-zero wind chills expected before a warming trend begins Monday and Tuesday.
According to the US National Weather Service Quad Cities office, flurries are possible early tonight before skies begin clearing. Overnight lows are expected to fall between 2 and 14 degrees, with northwest wind gusts up to 30 mph. Wind chills could drop as low as -12 to -3 degrees, creating dangerous conditions for anyone outdoors late Sunday into early Monday.
Monday will bring mostly sunny skies, but temperatures will remain cold, with highs ranging from 18 to 30 degrees across the region.
A noticeable warmup begins Tuesday, when highs are forecast to climb into the upper 30s to low 50s. However, gusty southerly winds exceeding 25 mph could increase fire risk in areas that have lost snow cover. A few rain or snow showers are possible Tuesday, mainly near Dubuque, though coverage is expected to remain limited.
By Wednesday, a developing low-pressure system moving south of the region could bring rain and snow during the afternoon and evening hours. Some snow accumulation is possible, though exact locations and totals remain uncertain. High temperatures Wednesday are projected between 30 and 48 degrees.
Drivers should prepare for changing road conditions midweek, especially during any periods of snow Wednesday evening.
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