Davenport, Iowa – Occasional rounds of light snow and flurries are expected across eastern Iowa and northwest Illinois through Wednesday as weak clipper systems move through the region.
According to the National Weather Service Quad Cities, multiple weak disturbances arriving from the northwest will bring intermittent light snow today through Wednesday, with generally less than 1 inch of total accumulation expected. Snowfall will be light and scattered, but could briefly reduce visibility or create slick spots on untreated roads.
Forecasters say the highest chances for light snow will be northeast of the Quad Cities, extending toward Dubuque, Clinton, and Freeport, while areas farther southwest may see only occasional flurries. Probability guidance shows 20 to 60 percent chances of light snow, depending on location and timing.
Temperatures during this period will remain seasonable for late December, with highs ranging from the upper 20s to mid-30s today and Wednesday. Overnight lows are expected to fall into the 20s, allowing any snow that falls to accumulate briefly on colder surfaces.
The National Weather Service notes that the first round of snow arrives late this morning and exits this evening, with another round possible on New Year’s Eve. Despite the repeated chances, no significant winter weather impacts are expected.
Dry weather is forecast to return for New Year’s Day and Friday, with partly cloudy skies and highs ranging from the mid-20s to mid-30s, allowing the region to start 2026 under quieter conditions.
Drivers are advised to remain cautious during periods of light snow, particularly during the morning and evening commute hours, when untreated roads and bridges could become slick. Residents planning New Year’s Eve travel should monitor updated forecasts, but widespread disruptions are not anticipated.
For the latest updates, residents are encouraged to follow the National Weather Service and check weather.gov/dvn.
