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Winter Storm Warning 4, NWS Quad Cities, IA

March 23, 20188 counties in Illinois; 10 counties in Iowa

NWS Quad Cities, IA issued this winter storm warning at Mar 23, 2018, 9:27 PM CDT for 8 counties in Illinois; 10 counties in Iowa. It took effect at Mar 23, 2018, 10:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 22 hr. 60 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Mar 23, 2018, 9:27 PM CDT (02:27 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 23, 2018, 10:00 PM CDT
Expired
Mar 24, 2018, 7:51 PM CDT
In force
22 hr
Issued by
NWS Quad Cities, IA

Counties Benton County, IA, Buchanan County, IA, Cedar County, IA, Clinton County, IA, Delaware County, IA, Dubuque County, IA, Jackson County, IA, Jones County, IA, Linn County, IA, Scott County, IA, Bureau County, IL, Carroll County, IL, Henry County, IL, Jo Daviess County, IL, Mercer County, IL, Putnam County, IL, Rock Island County, IL, Whiteside County, IL

The radar

The Quad Cities radar (KDVN), 32 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 02:29 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Mar 24, 12:55 AM CDTSNOW 1Vinton, IASNOWFALL IN THE PAST HOUR ALONG WITH THUNDER AND LIGHTNING AND HEAVY SNOW CURRENTLY.
Mar 24, 1:00 AM CDTSNOW 1.2Lowden, IAHEAVY SNOW CURRENTLY FALLING.
Mar 24, 4:48 AM CDTSNOW 22 E Cedar Rapids, IAVERY COMPACTED AND MIXED WITH SLEET.
Mar 24, 4:52 AM CDTSNOW 21 Sse Cedar Rapids, IA
Mar 24, 5:23 AM CDTSNOW 22 Nne Cedar Rapids, IA
Mar 24, 5:29 AM CDTHEAVY SNOW 32 N Ely, IASNOW HEAVY, COMPACTED, MIXED WITH SLEET 2 MILES N OF ELY IA.
Mar 24, 6:07 AM CDTHEAVY SNOW 41 E Independence, IAMODERATE TO HEAVY SNOW CONTINUES.
Mar 24, 6:39 AM CDTHEAVY SNOW 21 N Independence, IAMEASURED AT 6:30 AM.
Mar 24, 7:01 AM CDTHEAVY SNOW 0.8Dubuque Regional Arpt, IASNOWFALL SINCE MIDNIGHT.
Mar 24, 7:03 AM CDTHEAVY SNOW 2.6Davenport Municipal Air, IA2.6 INCHES OF NEW SNOW SINCE MIDNIGHT. 3.0 INCHES TOTAL.
Mar 24, 7:22 AM CDTHEAVY SNOW 1.3Moline Quad-City Airpor, IL
Mar 24, 7:27 AM CDTHEAVY SNOW 61 N Independence, IA
Mar 24, 7:29 AM CDTHEAVY SNOW 42 N Ely, IA
Mar 24, 7:52 AM CDTHEAVY SNOW 5.94 Ene Clinton, IL
Mar 24, 8:01 AM CDTSNOW 5.92 Ese Fairview, IA
Mar 24, 8:01 AM CDTSNOW 61 Wnw Independence, IA
Mar 24, 8:08 AM CDTHEAVY SNOW 7.11 Nnw Monticello, IA
Mar 24, 8:09 AM CDTSNOW 1.54 Wnw Fountain Springs, IATOTAL AS OF 8AM.
Mar 24, 8:10 AM CDTHEAVY SNOW 7.31 N Independence, IA
Mar 24, 8:28 AM CDTSNOW 2.50.7 Nne Moline, IL
Mar 24, 8:29 AM CDTSNOW 3.6Eldridge, IA
Mar 24, 8:37 AM CDTSNOW 3.13 E Sterling, IL
Mar 24, 8:40 AM CDTSNOW 2.31 N Geneseo, IL
Mar 24, 8:43 AM CDTSNOW 7Anamosa, IA
Mar 24, 8:44 AM CDTSNOW 3.11 N Sterling, IL
Mar 24, 8:46 AM CDTSNOW 2.51 Se Vinton, IA
Mar 24, 9:00 AM CDTSNOW 6Stanwood, IATOTAL SINCE EVENT BEGINNING.
Mar 24, 9:04 AM CDTSNOW 8.31 N Independence, IAUPDATED SNOWFALL AS OF 8AM.
Mar 24, 9:05 AM CDTSNOW 6.3Hopkinton, IAREPORT FROM TWITTER, TOTAL SNOWFALL SINCE 905 AM.
Mar 24, 9:17 AM CDTSNOW 21 W Cambridge, ILMIX OF FREEZING RAIN, SNOW AND SLEET HAS BECOME ALL SNOW. TOTALS AS OF 915AM.
Mar 24, 9:47 AM CDTSNOW 7Fulton, IL
Mar 24, 9:48 AM CDTSNOW 2.51 W Hennepin, IL
Mar 24, 9:50 AM CDTSNOW 8Lowden, IA
Mar 24, 9:53 AM CDTSNOW 3.52 Nne Cedar Rapids, IAUPDATED TOTAL, STILL SNOWING.
Mar 24, 9:58 AM CDTSNOW 51 Sse Cedar Rapids, IASNOWFALL AS OF 945AM.
Mar 24, 10:19 AM CDTSNOW 7.5Delhi, IAVIA TWITTER, RELAYED BY WFO DES MOINES.
Mar 24, 10:30 AM CDTHEAVY SNOW 9.11 N Independence, IATOTAL SNOWFALL SINCE 1020AM.
Mar 24, 10:38 AM CDTHEAVY SNOW 6.3Cedar Rapids, IAAT KGAN STUDIO.
Mar 24, 10:43 AM CDTSNOW 5.42 Wsw Hiawatha, IASNOWFALL SINCE 1040AM.
Mar 24, 10:56 AM CDTHEAVY SNOW 8Independence, IAUPDATED TOTAL. LIGHT TO MODERATE SNOW STILL FALLING.
Mar 24, 11:17 AM CDTSNOW 6.5Quasqueton, IATOTAL THROUGH 8 AM. VIA DMX.
Mar 24, 11:38 AM CDTSNOW 3.53 W Cedar Rapids, IA
Mar 24, 11:44 AM CDTSNOW 51 Ssw Cordova, ILSNOWFALL AS OF 1140AM.
Mar 24, 11:44 AM CDTSNOW 5.54 Wnw Fountain Springs, IAUPDATED REPORT.
Mar 24, 11:54 AM CDTSNOW 61 E Clinton, IA
Mar 24, 12:13 PM CDTHEAVY SNOW 9.5Lowden, IACORRECTS PREVIOUS SNOW REPORT FROM LOWDEN. SNOWFALL AS OF NOON.
Mar 24, 12:13 PM CDTSNOW 9.5Lowden, IASNOWFALL AS OF NOON.
Mar 24, 12:32 PM CDTHEAVY SNOW 9.32 Ene Hazleton, IASNOWFALL AS OF 1145AM.
Mar 24, 12:46 PM CDTHEAVY SNOW 6Eldridge, IASNOWFALL AS OF 1245PM.
Mar 24, 12:58 PM CDTHEAVY SNOW 8.5Fulton, ILSNOWFALL AS OF 1245PM.
Mar 24, 1:00 PM CDTSNOW 51 Nne Moline, ILSTILL SNOWING.
Mar 24, 1:00 PM CDTHEAVY SNOW 6.52 Nne Cedar Rapids, IASNOWFALL AS OF 1255PM.
Mar 24, 1:17 PM CDTSNOW 3.7Moline Quad-City Airpor, ILSTORM TOTAL SO FAR, 1PM SNOWFALL WAS 2.4 INCHES.
Mar 24, 1:19 PM CDTSNOW 5.6Davenport Municipality, IASTORM TOTAL SO FAR, 1PM SNOWFALL WAS 2.6 INCHES.
Mar 24, 1:20 PM CDTSNOW 3.5Dubuque Regional Arpt, IASTORM TOTAL SO FAR, 1PM SNOWFALL WAS 2.7 INCHES.
Mar 24, 1:21 PM CDTHEAVY SNOW 12Olin, IASNOWFALL AS OF 1PM. REPORT FROM TWITTER.
Mar 24, 1:28 PM CDTHEAVY SNOW 82 N Ely, IASNOWFALL AS OF 115PM.
Mar 24, 1:31 PM CDTHEAVY SNOW 10.12 Ene Hazleton, IATOTAL SNOWFALL AS OF 115PM.
Mar 24, 1:40 PM CDTHEAVY SNOW 10Anamosa, IASNOWFALL AS OF 130PM.
Mar 24, 1:50 PM CDTSNOW 8.21 Ene Hiawatha, IAVIA TWITTER.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Davenport, (KDVN), launched 00:00Z, 2.5 hours before the alert went out and 33 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Davenport, at 00:00Z on 2018-03-24Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Davenport, at 00:00Z on 2018-03-24The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 6 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
2123 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
63 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
6 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
220 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

684 
WWUS43 KDVN 240227
WSWDVN

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
927 PM CDT Fri Mar 23 2018

...Heavy Snow and Strong Winds Tonight into Saturday...

.An early spring snowstorm will impact parts of eastern Iowa and 
northwestern Illinois tonight into Saturday. The precipitation 
will start out as rain or a rain/snow mix then to moderate, and at
times, heavy snow. The transition from rain to snow will take
place along a line from Independence, to Clinton and Sterling, 
and these areas can expect periods of sleet overnight as well. 
There will be a sharp gradient in snowfall amounts on the southern
and northern edges of the swath of accumulating snow. Any shifts 
to the storm track will greatly affect the snowfall forecast. 
Widespread 4 to 8 inch snow amounts are expected in the warning 
area, with localized swaths of 8 to 12 inches possible.

In addition to what is expected to be a wet heavy snow, easterly
winds are forecast to gust between 30 to 35 mph, creating
significant visibility restrictions and shallow drifting when
combined with the falling snow.

IAZ040>042-051>054-065-066-068-ILZ001-007-009-015>018-241030-
/O.CAN.KDVN.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180325T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KDVN.WS.W.0004.180324T0300Z-180325T0000Z/
Buchanan-Delaware-Dubuque-Benton-Linn-Jones-Jackson-Cedar-Clinton-
Scott-Jo Daviess-Carroll-Whiteside-Rock Island-Henry IL-Bureau-
Putnam-
Including the cities of Independence, Manchester, Dubuque, 
Vinton, Cedar Rapids, Anamosa, Maquoketa, Tipton, Clinton, 
Davenport, Bettendorf, Galena, Mount Carroll, Sterling, Moline, 
Rock Island, Geneseo, Princeton, and Hennepin
927 PM CDT Fri Mar 23 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow 
  accumulations of 5 to 8 inches, with localized amounts up to 
  10 inches, and ice accumulations of a light glaze are expected.

* WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Iowa and north 
  central and northwest Illinois.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Be 
  prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet
and ice will make travel very hazardous or impossible. Additional
information can be found at www.weather.gov/quadcities

&&

$$

ILZ002-241030-
/O.CAN.KDVN.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-180325T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KDVN.WW.Y.0023.180324T0300Z-180325T0000Z/
Stephenson-
Including the city of Freeport
927 PM CDT Fri Mar 23 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 
  inches, with localized amounts up to 5 inches, are expected.

* WHERE...Stephenson County.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Be 
  prepared for reduced visibilities at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
Additional information can be found at www.weather.gov/quadcities

&&

$$

IAZ063-064-067-241030-
/O.CON.KDVN.WS.W.0003.180324T0300Z-180325T0000Z/
Iowa-Johnson-Muscatine-
Including the cities of Marengo, Iowa City, and Muscatine
927 PM CDT Fri Mar 23 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow with periods of sleet overnight. Total snow 
  accumulations of 4 to 8 inches expected, with localized 
  amounts around 10 inches possible. Minor ice accumulations of 
  a light glaze possible. East winds will gust up to 35 mph at 
  times.

* WHERE...Iowa, Johnson and Muscatine Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 7 PM CDT Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates may peak between 1-2 
  inches per hour leading to significant reductions in 
  visibility and very difficult travel conditions. The heavy wet 
  snow may result in broken tree branches, which could lead to 
  sporadic power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet
and ice will make travel very hazardous or impossible. Additional
information can be found at www.weather.gov/quadcities

&&

$$

IAZ076-077-241030-
/O.CON.KDVN.WW.Y.0022.180324T0300Z-180325T0000Z/
Keokuk-Washington-
Including the cities of Sigourney and Washington
927 PM CDT Fri Mar 23 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow, with periods of sleet overnight. Total snow 
  accumulations of 2 to 5 inches. Ice accumulations of a light 
  glaze are possible.

* WHERE...Keokuk and Washington Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 7 PM CDT Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Be 
  prepared for reduced visibilities at times. Gusty winds up to 
  35 MPH combined with the falling snow will produce sharply 
  reduced visibilities at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for
slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while
driving. Additional information can be found at
www.weather.gov/quadcities

&&

$$

IAZ078-ILZ024-241030-
/O.CON.KDVN.WW.Y.0022.180324T0300Z-180325T0000Z/
Louisa-Mercer-
Including the cities of Wapello and Aledo
927 PM CDT Fri Mar 23 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and periods of sleet overnight. Total snow 
  accumulations of 2 to 5 inches. Ice accumulations of a light 
  glaze are possible.

* WHERE...In Iowa, Louisa County. In Illinois, Mercer County.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 7 PM CDT Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Be 
  prepared for reduced visibilities at times. Gusty winds up to 
  35 MPH combined with the falling snow will produce sharply 
  reduced visibilities at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for
slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while
driving. Additional information can be found at
www.weather.gov/quadcities

&&

$$
8 follow-up statements
935 
WWUS43 KDVN 240308
WSWDVN

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
1008 PM CDT Fri Mar 23 2018

...Heavy Snow and Strong Winds Tonight into Saturday...

.An early spring snowstorm will impact parts of eastern Iowa and
northwestern Illinois tonight into Saturday. The precipitation
will start out as rain or a rain/snow mix then to moderate, and
at times, heavy snow. The transition from rain to snow will take
place along a line from Independence, to Clinton and Sterling,
and these areas can expect periods of sleet overnight as well.
There will be a sharp gradient in snowfall amounts on the
southern and northern edges of the swath of accumulating snow.
Any shifts to the storm track will greatly affect the snowfall
forecast. Widespread 4 to 8 inch snow amounts are expected in the
warning area, with localized swaths of 8 to 12 inches possible.

In addition to what is expected to be a wet heavy snow, easterly
winds are forecast to gust between 30 to 35 mph, creating
significant visibility restrictions and shallow drifting when
combined with the falling snow.

IAZ063-064-067-241115-
/O.CON.KDVN.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180325T0000Z/
Iowa-Johnson-Muscatine-
Including the cities of Marengo, Iowa City, and Muscatine
1008 PM CDT Fri Mar 23 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow with periods of sleet overnight. Total snow 
  accumulations of 4 to 8 inches expected, with localized 
  amounts around 10 inches possible. Minor ice accumulations of 
  a light glaze possible. East winds will gust up to 35 mph at 
  times.

* WHERE...Iowa, Johnson and Muscatine Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 7 PM CDT Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates may peak between 1-2 
  inches per hour leading to significant reductions in 
  visibility and very difficult travel conditions. The heavy wet 
  snow may result in broken tree branches, which could lead to 
  sporadic power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet
and ice will make travel very hazardous or impossible. Additional
information can be found at www.weather.gov/quadcities

&&

$$

IAZ040>042-051>054-065-066-068-ILZ001-007-009-015>018-241115-
/O.CON.KDVN.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180325T0000Z/
Buchanan-Delaware-Dubuque-Benton-Linn-Jones-Jackson-Cedar-Clinton-
Scott-Jo Daviess-Carroll-Whiteside-Rock Island-Henry IL-Bureau-
Putnam-
Including the cities of Independence, Manchester, Dubuque, 
Vinton, Cedar Rapids, Anamosa, Maquoketa, Tipton, Clinton, 
Davenport, Bettendorf, Galena, Mount Carroll, Sterling, Moline, 
Rock Island, Geneseo, Princeton, and Hennepin
1008 PM CDT Fri Mar 23 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow 
  accumulations of 5 to 8 inches, with localized amounts up to 
  10 inches, and ice accumulations of a light glaze are expected.

* WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Iowa and north 
  central and northwest Illinois.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Be 
  prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet
and ice will make travel very hazardous or impossible. Additional
information can be found at www.weather.gov/quadcities

&&

$$

IAZ076-077-241115-
/O.CON.KDVN.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-180325T0000Z/
Keokuk-Washington-
Including the cities of Sigourney and Washington
1008 PM CDT Fri Mar 23 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow, with periods of sleet overnight. Total snow 
  accumulations of 2 to 5 inches. Ice accumulations of a light 
  glaze are possible.

* WHERE...Keokuk and Washington Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 7 PM CDT Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Be 
  prepared for reduced visibilities at times. Gusty winds up to 
  35 MPH combined with the falling snow will produce sharply 
  reduced visibilities at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for
slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while
driving. Additional information can be found at
www.weather.gov/quadcities

&&

$$

IAZ078-ILZ024-241115-
/O.CON.KDVN.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-180325T0000Z/
Louisa-Mercer-
Including the cities of Wapello and Aledo
1008 PM CDT Fri Mar 23 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and periods of sleet overnight. Total snow 
  accumulations of 2 to 5 inches. Ice accumulations of a light 
  glaze are possible.

* WHERE...In Iowa, Louisa County. In Illinois, Mercer County.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 7 PM CDT Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Be 
  prepared for reduced visibilities at times. Gusty winds up to 
  35 MPH combined with the falling snow will produce sharply 
  reduced visibilities at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for
slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while
driving. Additional information can be found at
www.weather.gov/quadcities

&&

$$

ILZ002-241115-
/O.CON.KDVN.WW.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-180325T0000Z/
Stephenson-
Including the city of Freeport
1008 PM CDT Fri Mar 23 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 
  inches, with localized amounts up to 5 inches, are expected.

* WHERE...Stephenson County.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Be 
  prepared for reduced visibilities at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
Additional information can be found at www.weather.gov/quadcities

&&

$$
476 
WWUS43 KDVN 240822
WSWDVN

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
322 AM CDT Sat Mar 24 2018

...Heavy Snow and Strong Winds into this evening...

.An early spring snowstorm is impacting parts of eastern Iowa and
northwestern Illinois into this evening. The precipitation has
mostly transitioned  to snow, moderate to heavy at times. The 
transition will continue to move slowly south to around highway 34
by late afternoon. There will be a sharp gradient in snowfall 
amounts on the southern and northern edges of the swath of 
accumulating snow. Any shifts to the storm track the next several
hours will greatly affect the snowfall forecast. Widespread 4 to 
10 inch snow amounts are expected in the warning area, with 
localized swaths of 10 to over 12 inches are possible.

In addition to what is expected to be a wet heavy snow, easterly
winds are forecast to gust between 30 to 35 mph, creating
significant visibility restrictions and shallow drifting when
combined with the falling snow.

IAZ063-064-067-241630-
/O.EXT.KDVN.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180325T0300Z/
Iowa-Johnson-Muscatine-
Including the cities of Marengo, Iowa City, and Muscatine
322 AM CDT Sat Mar 24 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total storm snow accumulations of 6 to 9
  inches are expected. East winds will gust to 35 mph at times.

* WHERE...Iowa, Johnson and Muscatine Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Be 
  prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you
must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency. Additional information can be
found at www.weather.gov/quadcities

&&

$$

IAZ040>042-051>054-065-066-068-ILZ001-007-009-015>018-241630-
/O.EXT.KDVN.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180325T0300Z/
Buchanan-Delaware-Dubuque-Benton-Linn-Jones-Jackson-Cedar-Clinton-
Scott-Jo Daviess-Carroll-Whiteside-Rock Island-Henry IL-Bureau-
Putnam-
Including the cities of Independence, Manchester, Dubuque, 
Vinton, Cedar Rapids, Anamosa, Maquoketa, Tipton, Clinton, 
Davenport, Bettendorf, Galena, Mount Carroll, Sterling, Moline, 
Rock Island, Geneseo, Princeton, and Hennepin
322 AM CDT Sat Mar 24 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Storm snow total accumulations of 7 to 10
  inches are expected. Locally higher amounts over 12 inches are 
  possible. East winds will gust to 35 mph at times.

* WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Iowa and north 
  central and northwest Illinois.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Be 
  prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you
must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency. Additional information can be
found at www.weather.gov/quadcities

&&

$$

IAZ076-077-241630-
/O.EXT.KDVN.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-180325T0300Z/
Keokuk-Washington-
Including the cities of Sigourney and Washington
322 AM CDT Sat Mar 24 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Storm snow total accumulations of 3 to 5 inches,
  with localized amounts over 6 inches possible in the far north,
  are expected.

* WHERE...Keokuk and Washington Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Be 
  prepared for reduced visibilities at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
Additional information can be found at www.weather.gov/quadcities

&&

$$

IAZ078-ILZ024-241630-
/O.EXT.KDVN.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-180325T0300Z/
Louisa-Mercer-
Including the cities of Wapello and Aledo
322 AM CDT Sat Mar 24 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Storm snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches, with
  localized amounts over 6 inches possible in the north, are 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Iowa, Louisa County. In Illinois, Mercer County.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Be 
  prepared for reduced visibilities at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
Additional information can be found at www.weather.gov/quadcities

&&

$$

ILZ002-241630-
/O.EXT.KDVN.WW.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-180325T0300Z/
Stephenson-
Including the city of Freeport
322 AM CDT Sat Mar 24 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Storm snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches are 
  expected.

* WHERE...Stephenson County.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Be 
  prepared for reduced visibilities at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
Additional information can be found at www.weather.gov/quadcities

&&

$$

16
744 
WWUS43 KDVN 241537
WSWDVN

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
1037 AM CDT Sat Mar 24 2018

...Heavy Wet Snow and Strong Winds Continuing Today...

.An early spring snowstorm will impact eastern Iowa and 
northwestern Illinois into this evening. Heavy wet snow will
continue roughly along and north of Interstate 80 through the
afternoon. Areas to the south will have a mix of sleet and snow
changing to snow around midday. Snowfall totals of 8 to 12 inches
are expected over east central Iowa into northwest Illinois. 
Localized accumulations of 12 to 14 inches are possible. 
Further south, a sharp gradient to snowfall totals of 1 to 3 
inches is expected over southeast iowa into west central Illinois.

In addition to the heavy wet snow, winds are expected to be strong
from the east with gusts as high as 30 to 40 mph. This will lead
to drifting snow on roadways and pockets of poor visibility. 

IAZ063-064-067-242345-
/O.CON.KDVN.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180325T0300Z/
Iowa-Johnson-Muscatine-
Including the cities of Marengo, Iowa City, and Muscatine
1037 AM CDT Sat Mar 24 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Snow may be mixed with sleet at times.
  Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches expected.

* WHERE...Iowa, Johnson and Muscatine Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Be
  prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. East
  winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph causing low 
  visibility and drifting snow. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet
and ice will make travel very hazardous or impossible. Additional
information can be found at www.weather.gov/quadcities

&&

$$

IAZ040>042-051>054-065-066-068-ILZ001-007-009-015>018-242345-
/O.CON.KDVN.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180325T0300Z/
Buchanan-Delaware-Dubuque-Benton-Linn-Jones-Jackson-Cedar-Clinton-
Scott-Jo Daviess-Carroll-Whiteside-Rock Island-Henry IL-Bureau-
Putnam-
Including the cities of Independence, Manchester, Dubuque, 
Vinton, Cedar Rapids, Anamosa, Maquoketa, Tipton, Clinton, 
Davenport, Bettendorf, Galena, Mount Carroll, Sterling, Moline, 
Rock Island, Geneseo, Princeton, and Hennepin
1037 AM CDT Sat Mar 24 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Storm total accumulations of 7 to 10 inches
  expected. Locally higher amounts over 12 inches possible.

* WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Iowa and north 
  central and northwest Illinois.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Be
  prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. East
  winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph causing low 
  visibility and drifting snow. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you
must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency. Additional information can be
found at www.weather.gov/quadcities

&&

$$

IAZ076-077-242345-
/O.CON.KDVN.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-180325T0300Z/
Keokuk-Washington-
Including the cities of Sigourney and Washington
1037 AM CDT Sat Mar 24 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow and sleet. Storm total accumulations of 3 to 5
  inches expected. 

* WHERE...Keokuk and Washington Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Be
  prepared for reduced visibilities at times. East winds of 20 to
  30 mph causing low visibility and drifting snow. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for
slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while
driving. Additional information can be found at
www.weather.gov/quadcities

&&

$$

IAZ078-ILZ024-242345-
/O.CON.KDVN.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-180325T0300Z/
Louisa-Mercer-
Including the cities of Wapello and Aledo
1037 AM CDT Sat Mar 24 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow and sleet. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 5
  inches expected. 

* WHERE...In Iowa, Louisa County. In Illinois, Mercer County.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Be
  prepared for reduced visibilities at times. East winds of 20 to
  30 mph causing low visibility and drifting snow. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for
slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while
driving. Additional information can be found at
www.weather.gov/quadcities

&&

$$

ILZ002-242345-
/O.CON.KDVN.WW.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-180325T0300Z/
Stephenson-
Including the city of Freeport
1037 AM CDT Sat Mar 24 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches
  are expected.  

* WHERE...Stephenson County.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Be
  prepared for reduced visibilities at times. East winds of 20 to
  30 mph with gusts to 40 mph causing low visibility and drifting
  snow. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
Additional information can be found at www.weather.gov/quadcities

&&

$$

DLS
901 
WWUS43 KDVN 241902
WSWDVN

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
202 PM CDT Sat Mar 24 2018

...Heavy Wet Snow and Strong Winds Continuing this Afternoon...

.An early spring snowstorm will impact eastern Iowa and
northwestern Illinois into this evening. Heavy wet snow will
continue roughly along and north of Interstate 80 through the
afternoon. Snowfall totals of 8 to 12 inches are expected over 
east central Iowa into northwest Illinois. Localized accumulations
of 12 to 14 inches are possible. Further south, a sharp gradient 
to snowfall totals of 1 to 3 inches is expected over southeast 
Iowa into west central Illinois.

In addition to the heavy wet snow, winds are expected to be
strong from the east with gusts as high as 30 to 40 mph. This
will lead to drifting snow on roadways and pockets of poor
visibility.

ILZ002-242015-
/O.CAN.KDVN.WW.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-180325T0300Z/
Stephenson-
Including the city of Freeport
202 PM CDT Sat Mar 24 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The winter storm affecting eastern Iowa and west central Illinois
is no longer expected to impact Stephenson County. Thus the Winter
Weather Advisory has been cancelled. 

$$

IAZ063-064-067-250300-
/O.CON.KDVN.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180325T0300Z/
Iowa-Johnson-Muscatine-
Including the cities of Marengo, Iowa City, and Muscatine
202 PM CDT Sat Mar 24 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 
  inches are expected.

* WHERE...Iowa, Johnson and Muscatine Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Be 
  prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you
must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency. Additional information can be
found at www.weather.gov/quadcities

&&

$$

IAZ040>042-051>054-065-066-068-ILZ001-007-009-015>018-250300-
/O.CON.KDVN.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180325T0300Z/
Buchanan-Delaware-Dubuque-Benton-Linn-Jones-Jackson-Cedar-Clinton-
Scott-Jo Daviess-Carroll-Whiteside-Rock Island-Henry IL-Bureau-
Putnam-
Including the cities of Independence, Manchester, Dubuque, 
Vinton, Cedar Rapids, Anamosa, Maquoketa, Tipton, Clinton, 
Davenport, Bettendorf, Galena, Mount Carroll, Sterling, Moline, 
Rock Island, Geneseo, Princeton, and Hennepin
202 PM CDT Sat Mar 24 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4
  inches are expected.

* WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Iowa and north 
  central and northwest Illinois.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Be 
  prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you
must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency. Additional information can be
found at www.weather.gov/quadcities

&&

$$

IAZ076-077-250300-
/O.CON.KDVN.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-180325T0300Z/
Keokuk-Washington-
Including the cities of Sigourney and Washington
202 PM CDT Sat Mar 24 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to 2 inches 
  are expected.

* WHERE...Keokuk and Washington Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Be 
  prepared for reduced visibilities at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
Additional information can be found at www.weather.gov/quadcities

&&

$$

IAZ078-ILZ024-250300-
/O.CON.KDVN.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-180325T0300Z/
Louisa-Mercer-
Including the cities of Wapello and Aledo
202 PM CDT Sat Mar 24 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches 
  are expected.

* WHERE...In Iowa, Louisa County. In Illinois, Mercer County.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Be 
  prepared for reduced visibilities at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
Additional information can be found at www.weather.gov/quadcities

&&

$$
DLS
649 
WWUS43 KDVN 241935
WSWDVN

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
235 PM CDT Sat Mar 24 2018

...Heavy Wet Snow and Strong Winds Continuing this Afternoon...

.An early spring snowstorm will impact eastern Iowa and
northwestern Illinois into this evening. Heavy wet snow will
continue roughly along and north of Interstate 80 through the
afternoon. Snowfall totals of 8 to 12 inches are expected over
east central Iowa into northwest Illinois. Localized
accumulations of 12 to 14 inches are possible. Further south, a
sharp gradient to snowfall totals of 1 to 3 inches is expected
over southeast Iowa into west central Illinois.

In addition to the heavy wet snow, winds are expected to be
strong from the east with gusts as high as 35 mph. This will lead
to drifting snow on roadways and pockets of poor visibility.

ILZ001-007-242045-
/O.CAN.KDVN.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180325T0300Z/
Jo Daviess-Carroll-
Including the cities of Galena and Mount Carroll
235 PM CDT Sat Mar 24 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Snow has ended over far northwest Illinois and only flurries are
expected through the rest of the afternoon. Thus, the winter storm
warning has been cancelled. 

$$

IAZ063-064-067-250300-
/O.CON.KDVN.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180325T0300Z/
Iowa-Johnson-Muscatine-
Including the cities of Marengo, Iowa City, and Muscatine
235 PM CDT Sat Mar 24 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 
  inches are expected.

* WHERE...Iowa, Johnson and Muscatine Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Be 
  prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. 
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you
must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency. Additional information can be
found at www.weather.gov/quadcities

&&

$$

IAZ040>042-051>054-065-066-068-ILZ009-015>018-250300-
/O.CON.KDVN.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180325T0300Z/
Buchanan-Delaware-Dubuque-Benton-Linn-Jones-Jackson-Cedar-Clinton-
Scott-Whiteside-Rock Island-Henry IL-Bureau-Putnam-
Including the cities of Independence, Manchester, Dubuque, 
Vinton, Cedar Rapids, Anamosa, Maquoketa, Tipton, Clinton, 
Davenport, Bettendorf, Sterling, Moline, Rock Island, Geneseo, 
Princeton, and Hennepin
235 PM CDT Sat Mar 24 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 
  inches are expected.

* WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Iowa and north 
  central and northwest Illinois.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Be 
  prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you
must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency. Additional information can be
found at www.weather.gov/quadcities

&&

$$

IAZ076-077-250300-
/O.CON.KDVN.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-180325T0300Z/
Keokuk-Washington-
Including the cities of Sigourney and Washington
235 PM CDT Sat Mar 24 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to 2 inches 
  are expected.

* WHERE...Keokuk and Washington Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Be
  prepared for reduced visibilities at times. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
Additional information can be found at www.weather.gov/quadcities

&&

$$

IAZ078-ILZ024-250300-
/O.CON.KDVN.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-180325T0300Z/
Louisa-Mercer-
Including the cities of Wapello and Aledo
235 PM CDT Sat Mar 24 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches 
  are expected.

* WHERE...In Iowa, Louisa County. In Illinois, Mercer County.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Be
  prepared for reduced visibilities at times. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
Additional information can be found at www.weather.gov/quadcities

&&

$$

DLS
694 
WWUS43 KDVN 242154
WSWDVN

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
454 PM CDT Sat Mar 24 2018

...Heavy Wet Snow Winding Down This Evening...

.An early spring snowstorm is winding down this evening. Heavy 
wet snow will continue along the Interstate 80 corridor through 
the afternoon. Snowfall totals of 8 to 12 inches are expected over
east central Iowa into northwest Illinois. Localized 
accumulations of 12 to 14 inches are possible. Further south, a 
sharp gradient to snowfall totals of 1 to 3 inches is expected 
over southeast Iowa into west central Illinois.

In addition to the heavy wet snow, winds are expected to be
strong from the east with gusts as high as 35 mph. This will lead
to drifting snow on roadways and pockets of near zero visibility.

Conditions are expected to improve through early evening and
portions of the warning and advisory may be cancelled early.

IAZ040>042-054-066-ILZ009-242300-
/O.CAN.KDVN.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180325T0300Z/
Buchanan-Delaware-Dubuque-Jackson-Clinton-Whiteside-
Including the cities of Independence, Manchester, Dubuque, 
Maquoketa, Clinton, and Sterling
454 PM CDT Sat Mar 24 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The threat for additional heavy snow has ended. Roads will remain
slick and hazardous this evening.

$$

ILZ024-250300-
/O.UPG.KDVN.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-180325T0300Z/
/O.EXA.KDVN.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180325T0300Z/
Mercer-
Including the city of Aledo
454 PM CDT Sat Mar 24 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 
  inches are expected.

* WHERE...Mercer County.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Be
  prepared for near zero visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you
must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency. Additional information can be
found at www.weather.gov/quadcities

&&

$$

IAZ063-064-067-250300-
/O.CON.KDVN.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180325T0300Z/
Iowa-Johnson-Muscatine-
Including the cities of Marengo, Iowa City, and Muscatine
454 PM CDT Sat Mar 24 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Pockets of Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 
  an inch or less are expected.

* WHERE...Iowa, Johnson and Muscatine Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Be 
  prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you
must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency. Additional information can be
found at www.weather.gov/quadcities

&&

$$

IAZ051>053-065-068-ILZ015>018-250300-
/O.CON.KDVN.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180325T0300Z/
Benton-Linn-Jones-Cedar-Scott-Rock Island-Henry IL-Bureau-Putnam-
Including the cities of Vinton, Cedar Rapids, Anamosa, Tipton, 
Davenport, Bettendorf, Moline, Rock Island, Geneseo, Princeton, 
and Hennepin
454 PM CDT Sat Mar 24 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3
  inches are expected, mainly from the Quad Cities and points east.

* WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Iowa and north 
  central and northwest Illinois.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Be
  prepared for near zero visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you
must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency. Additional information can be
found at www.weather.gov/quadcities

&&

$$

IAZ076-077-250300-
/O.CON.KDVN.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-180325T0300Z/
Keokuk-Washington-
Including the cities of Sigourney and Washington
454 PM CDT Sat Mar 24 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of an inch or less are
  expected.

* WHERE...Keokuk and Washington Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Be 
  prepared for reduced visibilities at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for
slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while
driving. Additional information can be found at
www.weather.gov/quadcities

&&

$$

IAZ078-250300-
/O.CON.KDVN.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-180325T0300Z/
Louisa-
Including the city of Wapello
454 PM CDT Sat Mar 24 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of an inch or less are
  expected.

* WHERE...Louisa County. 

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Be 
  prepared for reduced visibilities at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for
slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while
driving. Additional information can be found at
www.weather.gov/quadcities

&&

$$

RP Kinney
756 
WWUS43 KDVN 250008
WSWDVN

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
708 PM CDT Sat Mar 24 2018

...Heavy Wet Snow Winding Down This Evening...

.An early spring snowstorm will continue to wind down tonight. 
Small pockets of lingering heavy snow will be possible from Aledo
to Princeton, with reduced visibility at times.

Conditions are expected to improve through late evening and 
the remainder of the warning may be cancelled early.

IAZ063-064-067-250115-
/O.CAN.KDVN.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180325T0300Z/
Iowa-Johnson-Muscatine-
Including the cities of Marengo, Iowa City, and Muscatine
708 PM CDT Sat Mar 24 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The threat for additional heavy snow has ended. Expect some slick
road conditions overnight as snow and slush freeze on roadways.

$$

IAZ051>053-065-068-ILZ015-250115-
/O.CAN.KDVN.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180325T0300Z/
Benton-Linn-Jones-Cedar-Scott-Rock Island-
Including the cities of Vinton, Cedar Rapids, Anamosa, Tipton, 
Davenport, Bettendorf, Moline, and Rock Island
708 PM CDT Sat Mar 24 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The threat for additional heavy snow has ended. Expect some slick
road conditions overnight as snow and slush freeze on roadways.

$$

IAZ076>078-250115-
/O.CAN.KDVN.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-180325T0300Z/
Keokuk-Washington-Louisa-
Including the cities of Sigourney, Washington, and Wapello
708 PM CDT Sat Mar 24 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The threat for additional snow has ended. Some slick road 
conditions overnight as snow and slush freeze on roadways.

$$

ILZ024-250300-
/O.CON.KDVN.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180325T0300Z/
Mercer-
Including the city of Aledo
708 PM CDT Sat Mar 24 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Lingering pockets of moderate to heavy snow. Additional 
  amounts under an inch.

* WHERE...Mercer County.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Be 
  prepared for near zero visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you
must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency. Additional information can be
found at www.weather.gov/quadcities

&&

$$

ILZ016>018-250300-
/O.CON.KDVN.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180325T0300Z/
Henry IL-Bureau-Putnam-
Including the cities of Geneseo, Princeton, and Hennepin
708 PM CDT Sat Mar 24 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Lingering pockets of moderate to heavy snow. Additional 
  amounts under an inch.

* WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Iowa and north 
  central and northwest Illinois.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Be 
  prepared for near zero visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you
must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency. Additional information can be
found at www.weather.gov/quadcities

&&

$$

RP Kinney
430 
WWUS43 KDVN 250051
WSWDVN

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
751 PM CDT Sat Mar 24 2018

...Snow Ending This Evening...

.The threat for additional heavy snow has ended across the warning
area.

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Including the cities of Geneseo, Princeton, Hennepin, and Aledo
751 PM CDT Sat Mar 24 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The threat for additional heavy snow has ended across the warning
area. Motorists should remain alert for slick road conditions 
overnight, as moisture freezes on road surfaces.

$$

RP Kinney

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this winter storm warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Quad Cities, IA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this winter storm warning went out at Mar 23, 6:52 PM CDT, 2 hours 35 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Mar 23, 6:52 PM CDT, 2 hours 35 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
652 PM CDT Fri Mar 23 2018

...00z AVIATION UPDATE...

.SYNOPSIS...
Issued at 330 PM CDT Fri Mar 23 2018

The latest MSAS analysis was indicating this weekend's developing
storm system rolling east into far northwestern KS ATTM, with
pressure fall pattern suggesting a path in between the further south
12z ECMWF and the 12z GFS through Sat morning. But if it deviates,
it may look to go closer to the Euro looking at latest trends. Will
fine tune tonight's/Sat winter headlines, and quick look at another
decent precip maker for Monday into Tuesday.

&&

.SHORT TERM...(This Evening through Saturday)
ISSUED AT 330 PM CDT Fri Mar 23 2018

Tonight into Saturday...ensemble trends in handling both the LLVL
and up the mid level low has trended a bit south with the 12z runs,
making for some concern for a quicker switch over to both incoming
and developing precip shields along and north of I80 later this
evening, and a bit further jog in eventual higher snowfall storm
total amounts from tonight and especially Saturday. Ongoing
headlines generally on target, but will make adjustments further
south in upgrading the southern advisory counties to a warning(they
may have quite a snow gradient from south to north with more
widespread warning criteria in the north). Will expand the advisory
a tier south as well west of the MS RVR. Will push back start time
to 03z with latest thinking for all headline groups, but that may be
a bit early for the southwest couple tiers of warning/advisory
counties. Strong forcing/high omegas embedded in increasing
saturation vertical profiles with PWAT feeds reaching 1 inch or more
by late tonight into Saturday. See one round of enhanced snow
accumulation along a general swath of more organized lift from near
Independence IA, southeastward to north of Davenport/Clinton IA, and
to Princeton IL late tonight after midnight to after sunrise Sat
morning...highest snow accums for 6 hours during this window from
Dubuque on along westward and southwest of the Hwy 20 corridor
including Monticello and Vinton IA. The other prime forcing wing
pushing east along the I-80 corridor ahead of the main mid level
wave from mid Sat morning into early afternoon.

A complex scenario with low confidence still, where enhanced F-gen
bands set up, and convergent H85 MB jet axis swaths take place late
tonight into Sat morning. Because of this, will have a rather broad
winter storm warning coverage area, but expect quite a bit of storm
total snow variances in the headlines, especially taking into
account bouts of winter mix transition precip of sleet, rain-snow
mix, brief bouts if freezing rain, and mild ground/pavement temps
eating away at true snowfall amounts. The heavy wet snow will
sublimate and compact as well. extended periods of sleet along the
I80 corridor just before dawn to after sunrise may also take away
from higher snow amounts in these areas, but hen expect a dynamical
cooling column to all wet snow again by mid morning, with robust
positive omegas reaching into the dendritic growth zone for 1-2 inch
snowfall rates at times. Some elevated instability bleeding in from
the south may even foster a few bouts of thundersnow on southern
flank of snow band/bands after midnight into early Sat morning...
making for localized snow amount enhancements.  Taking into account
many variables that come with a system of this magnitude this time
of year, in general will go with snowfall amounts of 7-10 inches
along and north of a line from Williamsburg IA, to the Quad cities,
and east of Kewanee-Princeton IL areas by late Sat afternoon.
Localized higher amounts of a foot or more possible especially
northwest of Cedar Rapids to south of Dubuque...possibly to Clinton.
But again hard to pinpoint these kind of details until we see where
the actual heavy bands set up late tonight into Saturday.

Expect a rather sharp gradient to a tier or two of counties south of
I80, where rain may occur longer or longer transition mixed precip
occurs. The south may get its snow accums not until midday Sat or
into the afternoon if it stays cool aloft dynamically long enough.
Otherwise, the southern third of the CWA to get anywhere from 0.50
of an inch of rain, to 1.5 inches before it turns to a wet snow-rain
mix or all wet snow later Sat. But will also be fighting diurnal
processes at this time for much of any snow accumulation in the
south.

Back to tonight, instability plume of mid layer 200-400+ MUCAPES may
foster at least some isolated embedded thunder south of I80 mainly
from after Midnight into early Sat morning. Profiles may support at
least small hail wiht these cells, which may be hard to discern from
sleet. The rainfall may produce minor rises on some area rivers and
streams, but currently they are down in levels with a dry-unfrozen
ground surrounding them which may limit higher run-off potential.
 ..12..

.LONG TERM...(Saturday Night through next Friday)
ISSUED AT 330 PM CDT Fri Mar 23 2018

The highlights of the long term forecast period include a return to
southwest flow and precipitation chances Monday into Tuesday, along
with a warming trend early next week.

Saturday evening, expect some lingering rain/snow in the far south.
Have adjusted overnight lows down across the snow cover, especially
in the north. Sunday will be chilly and dry with highs in the upper
30s/low 40s.

Monday/Tuesday: Expect broad southwest flow aloft with a frontal
boundary slowing making its way through the region. Cannot rule out
some light wintry mix Monday morning, but precipitation type is
expected to be predominately rain. Isolated thunderstorms are a good
bet, although overall parameters do not appear favorable for severe
storms. Tuesday is expected to be the warmest day of the week, with
highs from the upper 40s northwest, to around 60 degrees in the
south.

Wednesday through Friday: Expect near normal temperatures with
relatively low chances of additional precipitation.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 00Z TAFS through 00Z Saturday Evening)
ISSUED AT 638 PM CDT Fri Mar 23 2018

Conditions to deteriorate to widespread MVFR/IFR with areas of
LIFR/VLIFR at times later tonight through Saturday as a storm
system passes through the region bringing a variety of
precipitation. Light rain/sprinkles will initially be found at CID
and BRL at the start of the TAF cycle, with some sleet possibly
mixing in at times. This rain will gradually shift east but
running into drier air and expected to see eventually transition
to a wintry mix then all snow with cooling through evaporation and
increased lift at CID/DBQ/MLI by late evening through 06z. Snow
heavy at times is then expected at CID/DBQ/MLI through 18z
Saturday before tapering off gradually. Significant accumulations
are likely. Conditions at these sites will be LIFR/VLIFR at times
due to heavy snow rate combined with strong easterly winds
gusting around 30-35 kts. Meanwhile at BRL, mainly rain is
expected tonight which will likely become heavier overnight and
be accompanied by potential for a few rumbles of thunder. On
Saturday morning by mid to late morning expect precipitation at
BRL to change to a wintry mix to snow with top down cooling as
the upper system passes. Snow is likely then for Saturday PM with
some accumulations. E/SE winds are shown to ramp up to around
50-55 kts around 2kft agl overnight and Saturday AM, and as result
have added mention of LLWS.

&&

.DVN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
IA...Winter Storm Warning from 10 PM this evening to 7 PM CDT
     Saturday for Benton-Buchanan-Cedar-Clinton-Delaware-Dubuque-
     Iowa-Jackson-Johnson-Jones-Linn-Muscatine-Scott.

     Winter Weather Advisory from 10 PM this evening to 7 PM CDT
     Saturday for Keokuk-Louisa-Washington.

IL...Winter Storm Warning from 10 PM this evening to 7 PM CDT
     Saturday for Bureau-Carroll-Henry IL-Jo Daviess-Putnam-Rock
     Island-Whiteside.

     Winter Weather Advisory from 10 PM this evening to 7 PM CDT
     Saturday for Mercer-Stephenson.

MO...NONE.
&&

SYNOPSIS...12
SHORT TERM...12
LONG TERM...RP Kinney
AVIATION...McClure
Hazardous weather outlook, Mar 23, 4:52 PM CDT, 4 hours 35 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
452 PM CDT Fri Mar 23 2018

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452 PM CDT Fri Mar 23 2018

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of north central
Illinois...northwest Illinois...west central Illinois...east
central Iowa...northeast Iowa...southeast Iowa and northeast
Missouri.

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT

A winter storm warning remains in effect from late evening through
Saturday afternoon over most areas along and north of Interstate
80. Rain moving into the area will mix with and change to a heavy
wet snow along and north of Highway 30 after 10 PM CDT, and spread
southward into Saturday morning. A mix of rain, sleet, and snow
may develop along the Interstate 80 corridor for a period after
midnight, before transitioning back to snow later Saturday
morning. There may be some sleet accumulations in these
transition areas adding to the slickness. Hazardous travel
conditions are expected to increase by late tonight and into early
Saturday morning. The heavy wet snow will combine with strong
east winds gusting up to 35 MPH late tonight and early Saturday
morning to produce sharply reduced visibilties, and may result in
sporadic power outages from downed tree branches.

Embedded non-severe thunderstorms are possible along and mainly south
of I-80 late tonight. These storms may produce small hail and some
cloud to ground lightning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY

Snow, heavy at times, will continue Saturday before diminishing
in the afternoon. Widespread snowfall amounts of 4 to 8 inches
amounts are expected in the warning area, with localized amounts
of 8 to 12 inches possible. Lesser amounts of 2 to 5 inches of
snowfall, along with some sleet accumulations will occur from
Sigourney Iowa, eastward to Aledo in west central Illinois where a
Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from late this evening
through Saturday afternoon.

Sunday night. Light mixed precipitation may develop that will quickly
change to all rain as temperatures rise well above freezing by Monday
morning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated through tonight. Any
reports of snowfall amounts over an inch and hazardous travel
conditions would be appreciated.

12

The office that day

Everything else NWS Quad Cities, IA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 23, 9:27 PM CDTWinter Weather AdvisoryDVNStephenson17 hr
Mar 24, 5:40 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementDVNHenderson, Warren80 min
Mar 24, 6:53 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementDVNHancock, Henderson, McDonough, Mercer, Warren67 min

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.