DAVENPORT, Iowa – The air feels crisp and calm over the Quad Cities this morning, the Mississippi River catching the first glint of sunrise as a stretch of quiet fall weather takes hold. After several clear days ahead, conditions will turn unsettled by late week, with rain returning and a noticeable chill settling in by the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service in the Quad Cities, mild, dry conditions will dominate through midweek. Highs will climb into the low 60s Tuesday and Wednesday, with mostly sunny skies and light south winds. Commuters along I-80 and U.S. 61 can expect smooth travel through Wednesday, though breezy conditions may return by Wednesday afternoon.
The weather begins to change Thursday as a stronger system approaches from the Plains. Clouds will increase through the day, followed by a 60% chance of showers by Thursday evening. While rainfall totals should remain modest, slick roads and reduced visibility could slow the evening commute and early travel into Friday.
Behind the front, cooler air filters in for the weekend, knocking highs back into the 40s and 50s. To be fair, no snow is in the short-term picture, but early-season patterns are shifting. Forecast models hint at a colder mid-November setup that could deliver the region’s first flurries before Thanksgiving—a familiar sign that winter is waiting just upriver.
Residents should use this calm start to the week for outdoor cleanup, gutter clearing, and any pre-holiday travel prep before wetter, colder air takes hold.
Five-Day Forecast for Davenport, IA:
Mon: 61/40 – Sunny and calm; light northwest breeze.
Tue: 66/47 – Mostly sunny; warming trend continues.
Wed: 63/37 – Sunny and pleasant; light south wind.
Thu: 62/49 – Increasing clouds; showers likely late.
Fri: 61/36 – Mostly sunny; cooler and breezy.
