Headline:
Winter Storm Watch issued March 13 at 2:55AM CDT until March 16 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Winter Storm Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
March 13, 2026 - 12:55am
Expires:
March 13, 2026 - 10:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations
between 5 and 9 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 50
mph.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Illinois and east
central and northeast Iowa.
* WHEN...From Sunday evening through Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and
blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are possible and may make travel
treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very
difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday
morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree
branches.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures are expected to steadily fall
Sunday evening through Monday morning, leading to slick road
conditions.
Instruction:
Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the
latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use
extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.
Area Description:
Buchanan; Delaware; Dubuque; Benton; Linn; Jones; Jackson; Iowa; Johnson; Cedar; Clinton; Muscatine; Scott; Jo Daviess; Stephenson; Carroll; Whiteside; Rock Island; Henry; Bureau; Putnam
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender: