DAVENPORT, Iowa / MOLINE, Illinois — The morning sky glows soft orange over the Mississippi, calm and mild before a quick November turnaround. Friday promises near-perfect weather across the Quad Cities, but a cooler breeze and early frost potential loom as the weekend unfolds.
According to the National Weather Service, Friday will feel like a gift for mid-November. Highs will climb near 69°F under bright sunshine, and winds will stay light out of the south. It’s ideal for commuters, outdoor projects, and early holiday decorating. But after sunset, clouds will begin to increase as the air slowly turns cooler, signaling the next weather shift.
Saturday keeps the mild air through midday — expect highs near 68°F — but gusty northwest winds by afternoon will usher in a colder, drier air mass. Sunday’s highs will only reach the low 50s, a drop of nearly 15 degrees from Friday. The crisp air will feel distinctly late-autumn, especially along open stretches of I-80 and the river corridor.
By Monday, early morning temperatures could flirt with the mid-30s, enough for patchy frost in rural Scott and Rock Island counties. For now, there’s no sign of snow, though long-range models hint at colder air settling across the upper Midwest as Thanksgiving approaches — a possible “winter tease” to watch.
After all, this time of year tends to shift fast. Enjoy the sun, keep jackets handy, and plan for a chillier start next week.
Five-Day Forecast for the Quad Cities (IA/IL):
Fri: 69/56 – Sunny; light south winds.
Sat: 68/35 – Partly sunny; breezy northwest winds.
Sun: 52/34 – Sunny, crisp; colder air arrives.
Mon: 52/37 – Mostly cloudy; early frost possible.
Tue: 51/36 – Partly sunny; cool and dry.
