As the first weekend of December approaches, Quad Cities, IA is bracing for a major winter storm that could disrupt travel plans. Post-Thanksgiving travel begins picking up, and drivers should be prepared for challenging road conditions as snow accumulations of 6 to 11 inches are expected across northeast Iowa.
The Winter Storm Warning is in effect until 6 a.m. Sunday, and winds gusting up to 35 mph will make travel hazardous, with blowing snow reducing visibility and creating slippery, icy roads. Interstate 80, I-74, and other key routes through the Quad Cities will be especially dangerous, so plan extra time if you must travel. Conditions are expected to deteriorate quickly this afternoon, so avoid unnecessary travel until the worst of the storm passes.
By Sunday morning, snow should taper off, but travel disruptions will likely continue as temperatures drop below freezing, making roads slick. Snowfall rates of 1-2 inches per hour are expected, with the heaviest snow falling later today through the evening.
What to expect beyond the weekend: The cold front will stick around, with lows in the low teens and more snow showers possible into Monday. By midweek, temperatures will stay well below normal, making for slushy and icy conditions on roadways.
Five-Day Outlook for Quad Cities, IA
- Saturday: Snow increasing, high 33°F, low 27°F
- Sunday: Snow tapering off by morning, high 28°F, low 18°F
- Monday: Mostly cloudy, snow chance, high 28°F, low 22°F
- Tuesday: Partly sunny, high 26°F, low 17°F
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high 27°F
