Quad Cities, IL – Thanksgiving week begins with mild weather, but colder temperatures and snow are expected by midweek, potentially disrupting travel plans. Today’s high will reach near 55 degrees under mostly cloudy skies, but significant changes are ahead.
According to the National Weather Service, rain is expected late tonight with patchy fog possible, bringing lows around 43 degrees. Monday will be breezy with highs near 45, but colder air moves in overnight, dropping temperatures to the mid-20s. Tuesday begins sunny with a high near 39, though snow may develop late Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.
Snow and rain are forecasted Wednesday, with a high near 41 degrees, potentially making Thanksgiving travel hazardous. Nighttime lows will fall to the mid-20s, with a 40% chance of snow accumulation. Travelers along I-74 and local roads should plan for reduced visibility and slippery conditions during these periods.
Thanksgiving Day will see partly sunny skies and a high of 35 degrees, while Friday’s high struggles to reach 29 amid bitter cold. Wind chills will make outdoor conditions feel even colder, so residents are urged to bundle up and limit time outside.
Drivers are advised to monitor updated forecasts, especially midweek, and prepare for slower travel due to possible icy roads. Snowfall amounts remain uncertain, but light accumulations could make sidewalks and roads slick.
Stay tuned to local weather updates for changing conditions, and prepare for the coldest temperatures of the season by the weekend.
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