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Iowa-Illinois Weather Alert: 25° Freeze Friday, Nov. 12-16
Iowa Illinois — A biting November chill is moving into the Quad Cities, with temperatures expected to plunge into the mid 20s before the weekend. Davenport, Bettendorf, Moline and Rock Island face sev
By Elliot Vaughn · 2026-11-12T10:32:57.677Z
Iowa Illinois — A biting November chill is moving into the Quad Cities, with temperatures expected to plunge into the mid 20s before the weekend. Davenport, Bettendorf, Moline and Rock Island face several freezing nights, even as sunshine gradually returns across the Mississippi River Valley.
According to the National Weather Service Quad Cities office, Thursday brings a slight chance of sprinkles and a high near 44 degrees. North winds could gust as high as 25 mph, making the afternoon feel noticeably colder.
The sharper temperature drop arrives Friday night, when readings could fall to 25 degrees.
Friday Night Brings the Coldest Temperatures Thursday's breezy conditions should gradually ease as skies become partly cloudy and temperatures fall near 31 degrees.
Friday, November 13, brings mostly sunny skies and a high around 43 degrees.
However, temperatures could drop another 18 degrees by early Saturday, reaching approximately 25 degrees.
That represents a 19 degree decline from Thursday's expected high.
For drivers traveling Interstate 74, Interstate 80 and Interstate 280, freezing temperatures warrant attention, particularly around bridges and elevated roadways.
Any lingering moisture on untreated pavement could freeze, creating isolated slick spots.
The forecast does not indicate widespread icing, but temperatures below freezing make early morning caution worthwhile.
Saturday Brings Sunshine, but Freezing Nights Continue Saturday, November 14, offers a brighter start to the weekend.
Sunny skies should help temperatures climb toward 45 degrees across the Quad Cities.
However, Saturday night brings another sharp drop, with temperatures falling near 26 degrees.
Residents planning outdoor activities should prepare for cold mornings, especially along exposed areas near the Mississippi River.
The dry weather provides an opportunity to finish leaf cleanup, secure outdoor decorations and prepare vehicles for colder conditions.
Sunday and Monday Bring a Gradual Warmup Sunday, November 15, continues the improving trend.
Sunny skies should help temperatures reach approximately 48 degrees before falling near 28 degrees Sunday night.
Monday brings another sunny day, with a high around 51 degrees.
That marks a noticeable improvement from Friday night's expected 25 degree low.
However, freezing conditions could return Monday night, when temperatures drop near 30 degrees.
Is Snow Coming Before Thanksgiving? The NOAA Weather Prediction Center reports that colder polar air is spreading across much of the eastern United States.
Some Great Lakes communities face lake effect snow, particularly across Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
For the Quad Cities, however, the supplied local forecast shows no snow or accumulating winter precipitation through Wednesday.
Residents should continue watching updated forecasts as Thanksgiving approaches, but no local snow event is currently established.