Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 4
inches, with the highest amounts northwest of a Marengo to Cedar
Rapids to Monticello line. Drifting and some blowing snow. Winds
gusting as high as 45 mph leading to greatly reduced visibility in
falling snow.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest Illinois and east central Iowa.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Friday morning commute. Gusty winds
could bring down tree branches.
From: Feb 20, 2026 08:07
Until: Feb 20, 2026 15:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and
8 inches,
mainly along and northwest of a line from New Vienna to Manchester
to Vinton, with a sharp cutoff in amounts to the southeast.
Drifting and some blowing snow. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Benton, Buchanan, Delaware, and Dubuque Counties.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road
conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday
morning commute.
From: Feb 20, 2026 08:07
Until: Feb 20, 2026 15:00
Fire Weather Watch
...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Possible Wednesday...
The National Weather Service in Quad Cities has issued a Fire
Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...Portions of eastern Iowa and northwest Illinois.
* TIMING...From Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening.
* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
From: Feb 17, 2026 20:31
Until: Feb 18, 2026 04:45
Special Weather Statement
Warm temperatures combined with dead fuels and southeast winds
gusting 25 to 35 mph will produce elevated fire danger
conditions. Any fire that develops will spread quickly. Avoid
outdoor burning today and follow local official guidance on
potential burn bans.
From: Feb 17, 2026 11:42
Until: Feb 18, 2026 01:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills of -15 to -20 below expected.
* WHERE...Portions of north central, northwest, and west central
Illinois, southeast Iowa, and northeast Missouri.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
From: Jan 25, 2026 07:48
Until: Jan 25, 2026 16:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills of -20 to -30 below expected.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest Illinois and east central and
northeast Iowa.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
From: Jan 25, 2026 07:48
Until: Jan 25, 2026 16:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
as low as 35 below expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very
cold wind chills as low as 25 below expected.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Illinois and east
central and southeast Iowa.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight tonight to noon
CST Friday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon Friday to
noon CST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
From: Jan 22, 2026 16:02
Until: Jan 23, 2026 00:15
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
as low as 40 below expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very
cold wind chills as low as 25 below expected.
* WHERE...In Illinois, Carroll, Jo Daviess, and Stephenson Counties.
In Iowa, Benton, Jackson, Jones, Linn, Buchanan, Delaware, and
Dubuque Counties.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight tonight to noon
CST Friday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon Friday to
noon CST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
From: Jan 22, 2026 16:02
Until: Jan 23, 2026 00:15
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
as low as 35 below expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very
cold wind chills as low as 25 below expected.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Illinois and east
central and southeast Iowa.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight tonight to noon
CST Friday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon Friday to
noon CST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
From: Jan 22, 2026 16:02
Until: Jan 23, 2026 00:15
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
as low as 40 below expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very
cold wind chills as low as 25 below expected.
* WHERE...In Illinois, Carroll, Jo Daviess, and Stephenson Counties.
In Iowa, Benton, Jackson, Jones, Linn, Buchanan, Delaware, and
Dubuque Counties.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight tonight to noon
CST Friday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon Friday to
noon CST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
From: Jan 22, 2026 16:02
Until: Jan 23, 2026 00:15
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below expected
late tonight and Friday morning. Dangerously cold wind chills as
low as 30 below are possible Friday night and Saturday morning.
* WHERE...In Illinois, Carroll, Jo Daviess, and Stephenson Counties.
In Iowa, Benton, Jackson, Jones, Linn, Buchanan, Delaware, and
Dubuque Counties.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight tonight to noon
CST Friday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Friday afternoon
through Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
From: Jan 22, 2026 08:38
Until: Jan 22, 2026 16:45
Extreme Cold Watch
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below expected
late tonight and Friday morning. Dangerously cold wind chills as
low as 30 below are possible Friday night and Saturday morning.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Illinois and east
central and southeast Iowa.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight tonight to noon
CST Friday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Friday afternoon
through Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
From: Jan 22, 2026 08:38
Until: Jan 22, 2026 16:45
Extreme Cold Watch
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below expected
late tonight and Friday morning. Dangerously cold wind chills as
low as 30 below are possible Friday night and Saturday morning.
* WHERE...In Illinois, Carroll, Jo Daviess, and Stephenson Counties.
In Iowa, Benton, Jackson, Jones, Linn, Buchanan, Delaware, and
Dubuque Counties.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight tonight to noon
CST Friday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Friday afternoon
through Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
From: Jan 22, 2026 08:38
Until: Jan 22, 2026 16:45
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below expected
late tonight and Friday morning. Dangerously cold wind chills as
low as 30 below are possible Friday night and Saturday morning.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Illinois and east
central and southeast Iowa.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight tonight to noon
CST Friday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Friday afternoon
through Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
From: Jan 22, 2026 08:38
Until: Jan 22, 2026 16:45
Extreme Cold Watch
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below possible.
* WHERE...Portions of north central, northwest, and west central
Illinois, east central and southeast Iowa, and northeast Missouri.
* WHEN...From late Thursday night through Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
From: Jan 22, 2026 05:47
Until: Jan 22, 2026 14:00
Extreme Cold Watch
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below possible.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest Illinois and east central,
northeast, and southeast Iowa.
* WHEN...From late Thursday night through Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
From: Jan 22, 2026 05:47
Until: Jan 22, 2026 14:00
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West to northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts between 40
to 50 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of north central, northwest, and west central
Illinois, east central, northeast, and southeast Iowa, and
northeast Missouri.
* WHEN...Until noon CST today.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
From: Dec 29, 2025 08:03
Until: Dec 29, 2025 17:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Additional snow
accumulations around 1 inch or less. West to northwest winds
gusting as high as 50 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest Illinois and east central and
northeast Iowa.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions will impact the morning commute. Strong gusty winds
could bring down tree branches.
From: Dec 29, 2025 08:26
Until: Dec 29, 2025 15:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches along
and north of Highway 30. Strong
northwest winds gusting up to 45 to 55 mph may lead to significant
blowing snow in open and rural areas, and to sudden reductions in
visibility.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest Illinois and east central and
northeast Iowa.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road
conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce
visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday
morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
From: Dec 29, 2025 02:55
Until: Dec 29, 2025 11:00
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of north central, northwest, and west central
Illinois, east central, northeast, and southeast Iowa, and
northeast Missouri.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
From: Dec 28, 2025 21:38
Until: Dec 29, 2025 11:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches
north of Highway 30 and an inch or less to the south. Strong
northwest winds gusting up to 45 to 55 mph may lead to significant
blowing snow in open and rural areas, and to sudden reductions in
visibility.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest Illinois and east central and
northeast Iowa.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road
conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce
visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday
morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
From: Dec 28, 2025 21:42
Until: Dec 29, 2025 05:45
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility one quarter mile or
less in dense fog. For the Wind Advisory, west to northwest winds
25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 to 55 mph expected.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Illinois and east
central and northeast Iowa.
* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until noon CST today. For the
Wind Advisory, from 2 PM this afternoon to 6 PM CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could
be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong cold front passing through this
afternoon and evening will lead to a rapid drop in temperatures
from the 40s and 50s to the 20s and teens which could result in a
flash freeze leading to icy roads.
From: Dec 28, 2025 11:57
Until: Dec 28, 2025 20:30
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West to northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 to
55 mph expected.
* WHERE...Portions of west central Illinois, southeast Iowa, and
northeast Missouri.
* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 6 PM CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visibilities have improved as widespread rain
has moved into the area. Therefore, the Dense Fog Advisory has
been allowed to expire. A strong cold front passing through this
afternoon and evening will lead to a rapid drop in temperatures
from the 40s and 50s to the 20s and teens which could result in a
flash freeze leading to icy roads.
From: Dec 28, 2025 11:57
Until: Dec 28, 2025 20:30
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility one quarter mile or
less in dense fog. For the Wind Advisory, west to northwest winds
25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 to 55 mph expected.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Illinois and east
central and northeast Iowa.
* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until noon CST today. For the
Wind Advisory, from 2 PM this afternoon to 6 PM CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could
be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong cold front passing through this
afternoon and evening will lead to a rapid drop in temperatures
from the 40s and 50s to the 20s and teens which could result in a
flash freeze leading to icy roads.
From: Dec 28, 2025 11:57
Until: Dec 28, 2025 20:30
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected, before quickly changing over
to snow this afternoon and evening. Total snow accumulations 1 to
3 inches north of Highway 30 and an inch or less to the south.
Strong west to northwest winds gusting up to 45 to 55 mph may lead
to significant blowing snow in open and rural areas, and to sudden
reductions in visibility.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest Illinois and east central and
northeast Iowa.
* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 9 AM CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Strong gusty
winds could bring down tree branches.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong cold front passing through this
afternoon and evening will lead to a rapid drop in temperatures
from the 40s into the teens which could result in a flash freeze
leading to icy roads.
From: Dec 28, 2025 08:09
Until: Dec 28, 2025 17:30
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility one quarter mile or
less in dense fog. For the Wind Advisory, west to northwest winds
25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 to 55 mph expected.
* WHERE...Portions of west central Illinois, southeast Iowa, and
northeast Missouri.
* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 6 AM CST Sunday. For the
Wind Advisory, from 2 PM Sunday to 6 PM CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could
be blown down and a few power outages may result.
From: Dec 28, 2025 05:28
Until: Dec 28, 2025 15:00
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility one quarter mile or
less in dense fog. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 25 to 35
mph with gusts up to 45 to 55 mph expected.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest Illinois and east central and
northeast Iowa.
* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until noon CST Sunday. For the
Wind Advisory, from 2 PM Sunday to 6 PM CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could
be blown down and a few power outages may result.
From: Dec 28, 2025 05:28
Until: Dec 28, 2025 15:00
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility one quarter mile or
less in dense fog. For the Wind Advisory, west to northwest winds
25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 to 55 mph expected.
* WHERE...Portions of west central Illinois, southeast Iowa, and
northeast Missouri.
* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 6 AM CST Sunday. For the
Wind Advisory, from 2 PM Sunday to 6 PM CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could
be blown down and a few power outages may result.
From: Dec 28, 2025 05:28
Until: Dec 28, 2025 15:00
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility one quarter mile or
less in dense fog. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 25 to 35
mph with gusts up to 45 to 55 mph expected.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest Illinois and east central and
northeast Iowa.
* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until noon CST Sunday. For the
Wind Advisory, from 2 PM Sunday to 6 PM CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could
be blown down and a few power outages may result.
From: Dec 28, 2025 05:28
Until: Dec 28, 2025 15:00
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Portions of north central, northwest, and west central
Illinois, southeast Iowa, and northeast Missouri.
* WHEN...From 2 PM Sunday to 6 PM CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
From: Dec 27, 2025 19:50
Until: Dec 28, 2025 04:00
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility one quarter mile or
less in dense fog. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 25 to 35
mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest Illinois and east central and
northeast Iowa.
* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until noon CST Sunday. For the
Wind Advisory, from 2 PM Sunday to 6 PM CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Low
visibility in dense fog could make driving conditions hazardous.
From: Dec 27, 2025 19:50
Until: Dec 28, 2025 04:00
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility one quarter mile or
less in dense fog. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 25 to 35
mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest Illinois and east central and
northeast Iowa.
* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until noon CST Sunday. For the
Wind Advisory, from 2 PM Sunday to 6 PM CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Low
visibility in dense fog could make driving conditions hazardous.
From: Dec 27, 2025 19:50
Until: Dec 28, 2025 04:00
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest Illinois and east central and
northeast Iowa.
* WHEN...Until noon CST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Brief improvements are expected this
afternoon, before conditions deteriorate once again this evening
and overnight.
From: Dec 27, 2025 17:49
Until: Dec 28, 2025 02:00
