Quad Cities, Iowa/Illinois – A winter storm could bring accumulating snow to parts of the Quad Cities region this weekend, potentially affecting travel and outdoor plans.
According to the U.S. National Weather Service Quad Cities office, another winter system is forecast to impact portions of the Midwest from Saturday into Sunday. While meteorologists note there is still uncertainty regarding the storm’s exact track, current data shows increasing probabilities for snowfall across the region.
Forecasters say areas south of Interstate 80 have the highest likelihood of seeing impactful winter weather. A graphic shared by the NWS indicates probabilities of two inches or more of snow increase steadily moving south, with some communities seeing chances exceeding 60 to 70 percent, while locations farther north remain less certain.
The National Weather Service emphasized that both potential snowfall amounts and overall impacts are still subject to change as the storm system develops. A general northward trend in the storm track has been noted, which could shift where the heaviest snow ultimately falls.
Residents are encouraged to continue monitoring updated forecasts as the weekend approaches. No watches or warnings were issued with this update, and officials cautioned against focusing on exact snowfall totals this far out.
For commuters, even modest accumulations could lead to slick roads during weekend travel, particularly late Saturday or early Sunday if temperatures remain near freezing.
Additional forecast updates are expected as confidence increases.
