Heavy snow blankets the Quad Cities this morning as plows clear side streets and headlights glint off fresh, icy pavement. Gusty winds push dry flakes across the open fields along I-80, where early travelers face slick, snow-packed stretches and reduced visibility.
According to the National Weather Service in the Quad Cities, a Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 6 a.m. Sunday, with 3 to 5 inches of snow reported across eastern Iowa and northwest Illinois. The heaviest bands have ended, but residual slickness and refreezing are likely through the morning as temperatures hover in the 20s.
Bridges, overpasses, and rural routes remain hazardous — especially on shaded or untreated surfaces — where black ice may develop as light winds keep the cold air trapped near the ground.
By afternoon, skies gradually clear, giving way to cold sunshine and highs near 27°F. Winds from the north at 15–25 mph keep wind chills in the teens. Monday and Tuesday stay mostly cloudy but dry, offering a brief lull before another weak system slides in Tuesday night, potentially bringing rain or light snow as temperatures rise toward 41°F.
Long-range models hint at a more active storm pattern returning December 11–17, with renewed snow chances for the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes, including the Quad Cities region. Drivers planning early holiday travel should stay alert for shifting conditions, especially during early morning or late-day commutes.
Five-Day Outlook
Today: Snow ending, high 27°F.
Monday: Mostly cloudy, high 27°F.
Tuesday: Partly sunny, high 41°F.
Wednesday: Chance of rain/snow, high 36°F.
Thursday: Breezy and cold, high 25°F.
