Iowa and Illinois wake up under a steel-gray sky and a biting 15-degree chill across the Quad Cities. Wind chills hover near zero, especially along the Mississippi River bridges between Davenport and Moline. The air feels sharp on exposed skin, and untreated pavement remains slick in shaded areas.
Northwest winds continue to push cold air across eastern Iowa and western Illinois this morning. Highs climb only to the mid-20s today with partial sunshine returning by afternoon. Even with brighter skies, wind chills stay low enough to refreeze damp spots on I-80, I-74, and local side streets.
Tonight turns mostly cloudy with lows near 16 degrees. Another cold start follows, but a major shift builds quickly. Tuesday surges to near 49 degrees with breezy south winds gusting up to 35 mph. Snowpack will melt fast, and standing water could develop by late day. Drivers should watch for evening refreeze if temperatures dip quickly after sunset.
Midweek brings the next weather maker. Wednesday stays mostly sunny with highs near 38 degrees, but snow becomes likely Wednesday night with a 60 percent chance of precipitation. Some travel impacts are possible into early Thursday, especially if snow develops steadily after dark.
Thursday rebounds to near 40 degrees with sunshine returning. Friday turns even milder with highs near 57 degrees, signaling early hints of spring warmth. The 6-to-10-day outlook favors above-normal temperatures into early March across eastern Iowa and western Illinois.
Five Day Outlook for Davenport, Iowa – Moline, Illinois:
Monday: Partly sunny, high 26.
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy and breezy, high 49.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high 38.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, high 40.
Friday: Sunny, high 57.
