Quad Cities, Iowa–Illinois – Low clouds hang thick across the Mississippi River Valley this morning, muting the first light over frosted lawns and damp streets. But the gray won’t last long — sunshine and warmer air are on the way for the Quad Cities as November’s first full week begins.
According to the National Weather Service in the Quad Cities, a few isolated showers may drift through by midday, though rain chances stay slim at around 20%. Highs will reach the upper 40s this afternoon with a light west wind. By evening, skies will begin to clear and temperatures will dip to near freezing, signaling the end of this brief cool spell.
Sunday brings the start of a much more comfortable stretch. Expect mostly sunny skies with highs in the mid-50s and a light southwest breeze — ideal weather for outdoor cleanup or travel along I-80 and Route 61. Monday continues the warming trend with plenty of sun and highs near 60°F, while Tuesday and Wednesday push well into the 60s under mostly clear skies.
No frost or freeze alerts are in effect, and models show little sign of early-season snow across eastern Iowa or western Illinois. For now, it’s a picture-perfect late-fall setup: chilly mornings, mild afternoons, and a clear runway for early November plans.
As winter’s first hints gather further north, the Quad Cities get a reprieve — a calm, sunny stretch to ease into the new month.
Five-Day Forecast for the Quad Cities (IA–IL):
Sat: 47/32 – Cloudy; isolated showers.
Sun: 54/40 – Mostly sunny; calm and mild.
Mon: 61/37 – Sunny; light breeze.
Tue: 64/45 – Mostly sunny; warmer trend continues.
Wed: 64/43 – Sunny; comfortable fall conditions.
