Quad Cities, IA/IL – Drivers across eastern Iowa and northwest Illinois are urged to use caution this evening as the National Weather Service reports freezing drizzle spreading across the region. Light icing on roads, bridges, and sidewalks is expected to continue through midnight, creating slick travel conditions for evening commuters.
According to the US National Weather Service Quad Cities, the drizzle began earlier this evening and will move from west to east, gradually tapering off before midnight. Areas most affected include Dubuque, Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Maquoketa, Moline, and Sterling.
Forecasters warn that even a light glaze of ice can make bridges and overpasses particularly dangerous. Motorists are advised to check road conditions before heading out and allow extra space between vehicles.
The weather service also reminds residents to use caution when walking outdoors, as untreated sidewalks may become slippery.
For updated travel information, visit 511ia.org (Iowa) or gettingaroundillinois.com (Illinois).
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