Quad Cities, IL – A freezing drizzle early Saturday morning may create dangerous road conditions along the Illinois-Iowa border, leading to slick highways, bridges, and sidewalks.
According to the National Weather Service, freezing rain is expected to develop before sunrise and persist through the late morning, leaving a thin layer of ice on untreated surfaces. By the afternoon, temperatures will rise slightly, allowing precipitation to transition into snow. Hazardous conditions are expected on major roadways, including I-74, I-80, and I-280, particularly on bridges and overpasses.
Travelers should use caution, reduce speeds, and allow extra braking distance. Officials recommend checking road conditions before heading out via 511 services for Illinois and Iowa.
Weekend and Five-Day Forecast
• Friday Night: Increasing clouds with a low near 27°F. Winds calm, becoming east at 5–10 mph after midnight.
• Saturday: Freezing rain in the morning will change to snow in the afternoon. High of 35°F. Winds becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation: 40%.
• Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, low around 18°F. Light northwest winds.
• Sunday: Partly sunny with a high near 30°F. Winds from the northwest at 5–10 mph.
• Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, low around 16°F.
• Monday: Mostly sunny with a high near 35°F.
• Tuesday: A 30% chance of snow before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23°F.
With ice accumulation possible Saturday morning and another chance for snow Tuesday, drivers should stay alert and prepare for winter travel conditions in the coming days.
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