Quad Cities, IA-IL – Spring sunshine returns to the Quad Cities Friday as dry air moves in, giving eastern Iowa and northwestern Illinois a much-needed break before clouds and possible showers return Saturday night.
According to the National Weather Service in the Quad Cities, Thursday’s patchy fog and isolated showers will clear, setting up sunny conditions for Friday, April 11. Highs will reach 57°F with light northeast winds. No hazardous weather is expected through Friday night, though residents are advised to monitor the weekend outlook, especially if traveling Saturday night.
Friday night will be mostly clear with a low around 38°F. Winds will calm overnight, helping keep conditions stable for outdoor activities or travel. Saturday brings increasing cloud cover, with highs climbing to 64°F. While the day stays dry, showers may move in after dark. Drivers and weekend event planners should watch for slick conditions on roadways, especially south of Interstate 80 where past storms have hit hardest.
Sunday will be partly sunny with a high of 73°F, marking the warmest day of the upcoming period. Monday and Tuesday will remain mostly sunny with daytime highs in the mid-60s, though Tuesday night may see temperatures dip to near freezing — a sign that spring’s unpredictability isn’t over.
Five-Day Extended Forecast:
- Friday: Sunny, high 57°F
- Saturday: Mostly cloudy, high 64°F
- Sunday: Partly sunny, high 73°F
- Monday: Mostly sunny, high 66°F
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high 65°F; Tuesday Night: Low around 35°F (frost risk)
