Davenport, Iowa – A chill lingers in the air across the Mississippi Valley this Veterans Day morning, where frosted fields shimmer under a thin veil of clouds. Temperatures rest near 30°F, but a shift is already underway — warmer air is building, promising a bright, breezy stretch ahead for the Quad Cities.
According to the National Weather Service in the Quad Cities, skies will gradually clear through late morning as south winds strengthen to 10–15 mph, occasionally gusting near 25 mph. Highs will reach the upper 40s today, offering a more comfortable feel after last weekend’s deep freeze. The mild trend continues steadily through midweek, with sunny skies and highs climbing into the mid- to upper 50s by Wednesday, then near 60°F Thursday.
Residents planning Veterans Day events or outdoor cleanup can expect dry, stable conditions through Friday. Travel along I-80, I-74, and area routes should remain smooth, with excellent visibility and only light winds by late week. For now, it’s a stretch tailor-made for outdoor work, early holiday decorating, or catching the last bursts of fall color before winter settles in.
Looking ahead, forecasters see subtle changes developing this weekend. Clouds will thicken late Saturday, followed by a 30% chance of showers into Sunday and Monday as a weak front moves east. No winter weather is expected, but longer-range patterns hint at colder air returning closer to Thanksgiving — potentially the next “winter tease” for the Upper Midwest.
For the Quad Cities, this is the kind of week that rewards patience — crisp mornings, golden afternoons, and a short but welcome break before November’s chill makes its return.
Five-Day Forecast for Davenport, IA:
Mon: 48/29 – Gradual clearing; breezy south winds.
Tue: 55/34 – Mostly sunny; calm and mild.
Wed: 58/34 – Bright, breezy; perfect fall day.
Thu: 65/40 – Mostly sunny; warmest stretch of week.
Fri: 72/52 – Partly cloudy; clouds increase late.
