Davenport, IA – Drivers and residents in Davenport should prepare for another round of accumulating snow Saturday, with slippery travel conditions expected throughout much of the day, especially during peak daylight hours.
According to the National Weather Service Quad Cities, snow will begin moving into the Davenport area between 8 and 10 a.m. Saturday, spreading east through the morning. Snow is expected to continue through the afternoon and into the early evening before tapering off.
Forecast snowfall totals for Davenport are expected to range between 2 and 4 inches, with the highest amounts likely along and south of Interstate 80. Meteorologists warn that a narrow band of heavier snow could develop south of the city, where localized totals exceeding 4 inches are possible. Sharp snowfall gradients may occur, meaning conditions could change rapidly over short distances.
The heaviest snowfall rates are expected from late Saturday morning through early afternoon, when snowfall rates could approach 1 inch per hour at times. This may lead to low visibility, snow-covered roads, and hazardous driving conditions, particularly on untreated surfaces.
Winter Weather Advisories are in effect for portions of the region, and officials urge residents to allow extra travel time, reduce speeds, and increase following distance if driving is necessary. Snow-covered roadways may persist into Saturday evening as temperatures remain cold enough for accumulation.
Residents are encouraged to monitor local road conditions and weather updates as snowfall totals may be adjusted depending on the placement of the heaviest snow band.
