Davenport, IA – Spring arrives with a soggy start and a sharp cooldown for eastern Iowa as weekend showers give way to frosty lows by Monday night.
Showers begin late Friday and continue into Saturday across the Quad Cities, with gusty winds and falling temperatures likely to impact outdoor plans. According to the National Weather Service, rain chances rise to 70% Friday night, followed by a breezy Saturday with north winds up to 25 mph.
Drivers on Highway 61 and throughout Scott County should expect slick conditions and reduced visibility, especially Friday evening and overnight. East winds at 10 mph will shift north by Saturday, creating gusty travel conditions and wet pavement. Residents are urged to avoid unnecessary travel during peak rainfall and check local updates before heading out.
Saturday brings highs in the low 50s under cloudy skies. Sunday offers a brief reprieve with mostly sunny conditions and a high near 54°F. However, by Monday night, clear skies and dropping temperatures will bring a low of 26°F — a sharp contrast to the springlike highs earlier in the weekend.
Five-Day Forecast at a Glance:
- Saturday: Showers likely early, then cloudy. High: 52°F. Gusts up to 25 mph.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny. High: 54°F. Low: 36°F.
- Monday: Sunny, cooler. High: 46°F. Low: 26°F.
- Tuesday: Sunny and warmer. High: 61°F. Low: 36°F.
- Wednesday: 40% chance of showers. High: 62°F. Low: 44°F.
