Iowa and Illinois wake under a cold, starless sky as a sharp northwest breeze sweeps over riverfront streets and frost glitters across parked cars — a clear sign that Winter Weather conditions will intensify fast across the Quad Cities today. Pavement already feels slick in shaded spots, and the crisp air hints at heavier snow building toward the region as Post-Thanksgiving travel picks up.
According to the National Weather Service, a Winter Storm Warning remains in effect from late tonight through early Sunday, covering Davenport, Bettendorf, Moline, Rock Island, and surrounding counties. Meteorologists expect 10–14 inches of heavy snow, with winds gusting near 25 mph, which will push snow across bridges and open stretches along I-74, I-80, and Route 61.
Drivers should plan for rapidly changing visibility and slowdowns starting this evening and continuing through Saturday.
Light snow should begin by late afternoon, followed by a steady intensification as deeper moisture moves north. Snow grows heavier Saturday, and rates may vary across short distances — especially near the Mississippi River, where shifting bands could set up early. Roads, bridges, and overpasses will likely become hazardous quickly, and slushy buildups may freeze into early Sunday as temperatures fall back into the low 20s.
By Sunday, skies turn mostly sunny and winds ease, though travel may stay slow due to packed snow and drifting along rural corridors. This storm also opens an early December Winter Tease, with long-range models showing a colder push between December 2–6. That system may bring below-normal temperatures to much of the Midwest and hint at additional light snow chances — something early holiday travelers should watch.
Five-Day Outlook (Fri–Tue)
- Today: Increasing clouds, high 33.
- Saturday: Heavy snow, high 33.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, high 26.
- Monday: Mostly cloudy, high 19.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high 31.
