Headline:
Blizzard Warning issued March 15 at 8:49PM CDT until March 16 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Blizzard Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 15, 2026 - 6:49pm
Expires:
March 16, 2026 - 3:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between
4 and 6 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds
gusting as high as 55 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of north central, northwest, and west central
Illinois and east central Iowa.
* WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow
could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Monday morning commute. Strong winds could cause
tree damage.
Instruction:
Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel,
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with
your vehicle. In Iowa, the latest road conditions are available at
511ia.org or by calling 511. In Illinois, the latest road conditions
are available at gettingaroundillinois.com.
Area Description:
Jackson; Clinton; Scott; Jo Daviess; Stephenson; Carroll; Whiteside; Rock Island; Henry; Bureau; Putnam; Mercer; Henderson; Warren
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender: