Alert archive / Iowa / Winter Storm Warnings in 2018
Winter Storm Warning 5, NWS Quad Cities, IA
NWS Quad Cities, IA issued this winter storm warning at Apr 17, 2018, 3:02 PM CDT for 7 counties in Iowa; Jo Daviess County, Illinois. It took effect at Apr 18, 2018, 6:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 19 hr. 9 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
- Apr 17, 2018, 3:02 PM CDT (20:02 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 18, 2018, 6:00 AM CDT
- Expired
- Apr 19, 2018, 1:00 AM CDT
- In force
- 19 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Quad Cities, IA
Counties Benton County, IA, Buchanan County, IA, Delaware County, IA, Dubuque County, IA, Jackson County, IA, Jones County, IA, Linn County, IA, Jo Daviess County, IL
The radar
The Quad Cities radar (KDVN), 91 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:07 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 5:28 PM CDT | SNOW 2 | 2 Ene Hazleton, IA | |
| Apr 18, 6:42 PM CDT | SNOW 1.5 | 5 N Dysart, IA | SNOW ENDING. |
| Apr 18, 7:08 PM CDT | SNOW 3 | Jesup, IA | |
| Apr 18, 7:11 PM CDT | SNOW 2 | Dubuque Regional Arpt, IA | 1.5 IN PAST 6 HRS. 0.5 SLEET THIS MORNING. |
| Apr 18, 8:02 PM CDT | SNOW 2.5 | 1 Nw Center Grove, IA | VERY WET SNOW. |
| Apr 18, 8:18 PM CDT | SNOW 2.5 | 4 Wnw Fountain Springs, IA | STORM TOTAL. |
| Apr 18, 9:52 PM CDT | SNOW 2.3 | 2 Wnw Dubuque, IA | TOTAL FROM SLEET THIS AM AND SNOW THIS EVENING. |
| Apr 18, 10:00 PM CDT | SNOW 1.5 | 1 Se Vinton, IA | DELAYED REPORT. STORM TOTAL SNOWFALL. |
| Apr 18, 10:00 PM CDT | SNOW 1.7 | Elizabeth, IL | 1.2 SNOW ACCUMULATION AND 0.5 SLEET ACCUMULATION. |
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 12:00Z, 8.0 hours before the alert went out and 94 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1035 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 68 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -81 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- -11 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
504 WWUS43 KDVN 172002 WSWDVN URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL 302 PM CDT Tue Apr 17 2018 ...Winter Storm to Impact the area Wednesday... .A potent late season winter storm will bring a wintry mix of freezing rain and sleet to the area Wednesday. The wintry mix will change over to accumulating snow Wednesday morning. The snow may become heavy at times with snowfall rates of an inch per hour. Travel is expected to become hazardous with the ice and snow producing slick roads. Gusty winds combined with the falling snow may sharply reduce visibility at times. IAZ053-054-ILZ001-180415- /O.UPG.KDVN.WW.Y.0028.180418T1200Z-180419T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KDVN.WS.W.0005.180418T1300Z-180419T0000Z/ Jones-Jackson-Jo Daviess- Including the cities of Anamosa, Maquoketa, and Galena 302 PM CDT Tue Apr 17 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 7 PM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of up to two inches and ice accumulations of up to one tenth of an inch are expected. * WHERE...In Iowa, Jones and Jackson Counties. In Illinois, Jo Daviess County. * WHEN...From 8 AM to 7 PM CDT Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the evening commute on Wednesday. Expect 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 && $$ IAZ051-052-180415- /O.UPG.KDVN.WW.Y.0028.180418T1200Z-180419T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KDVN.WS.W.0005.180418T1100Z-180419T0000Z/ Benton-Linn- Including the cities of Vinton and Cedar Rapids 302 PM CDT Tue Apr 17 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 7 PM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches and ice accumulations of up to one tenth of an inch are expected. * WHERE...Benton and Linn Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 7 PM CDT Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the morning commute on Wednesday. Expect significant reductions in visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet and ice will make travel very hazardous or impossible. Additional information can be found at www.weather.gov/quadcities && $$ IAZ040-041-180415- /O.UPG.KDVN.WS.A.0004.180418T1200Z-180419T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KDVN.WS.W.0005.180418T1100Z-180419T0000Z/ Buchanan-Delaware- Including the cities of Independence and Manchester 302 PM CDT Tue Apr 17 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 7 PM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches and ice accumulations of up to one tenth of an inch are expected. * WHERE...Buchanan and Delaware Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 7 PM CDT Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the morning commute on Wednesday. Expect 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 && $$ IAZ042-180415- /O.UPG.KDVN.WS.A.0004.180418T1200Z-180419T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KDVN.WS.W.0005.180418T1300Z-180419T0000Z/ Dubuque- Including the city of Dubuque 302 PM CDT Tue Apr 17 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 7 PM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches and ice accumulations of up to one tenth of an inch are expected. * WHERE...Dubuque County. * WHEN...From 8 AM to 7 PM CDT Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the morning commute on Wednesday. Expect significant reductions in visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet and ice will make travel very hazardous or impossible. Additional information can be found at www.weather.gov/quadcities && $$ IAZ063-064-180415- /O.EXB.KDVN.WW.Y.0028.180418T1100Z-180419T0000Z/ Iowa-Johnson- Including the cities of Marengo and Iowa City 302 PM CDT Tue Apr 17 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 7 PM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of up to one half inch and ice accumulations of up to one tenth of an inch are expected. * WHERE...Iowa and Johnson Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 7 PM CDT Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions, including during the morning commute on Wednesday. Expect reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. Additional information can be found at www.weather.gov/quadcities && $$ IAZ065>068-ILZ009-015-180415- /O.EXB.KDVN.WW.Y.0028.180418T1300Z-180419T0000Z/ Cedar-Clinton-Muscatine-Scott-Whiteside-Rock Island- Including the cities of Tipton, Clinton, Muscatine, Davenport, Bettendorf, Sterling, Moline, and Rock Island 302 PM CDT Tue Apr 17 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 7 PM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of up to one half inch and ice accumulations of up to one tenth of an inch are expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central Iowa and northwest Illinois. * WHEN...From 8 AM to 7 PM CDT Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions, including during the morning commute on Wednesday. Expect reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. Additional information can be found at www.weather.gov/quadcities && $$ ILZ002-007-180415- /O.EXT.KDVN.WW.Y.0028.180418T1300Z-180419T0000Z/ Stephenson-Carroll- Including the cities of Freeport and Mount Carroll 302 PM CDT Tue Apr 17 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 7 PM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of up to one inch and ice accumulations of up to one tenth of an inch are expected. * WHERE...Stephenson and Carroll Counties. * WHEN...From 8 AM to 7 PM CDT Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The ice will result in difficult travel conditions, including during the morning commute on Wednesday. Expect reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. Additional information can be found at www.weather.gov/quadcities && $$
8 follow-up statements
299 WWUS43 KDVN 172328 WSWDVN URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL 628 PM CDT Tue Apr 17 2018 ...Winter Storm to Impact the area Wednesday... .A potent late season winter storm will bring a wintry mix of freezing rain and sleet to the area beginning early Wednesday morning. The wintry mix will change over to accumulating snow by early Wednesday afternoon. The snow may become heavy at times with snowfall rates of an inch per hour. Travel is expected to become hazardous with the ice and snow producing slick roads. Gusty winds combined with the falling snow may sharply reduce visibility at times. IAZ040-041-051-052-180730- /O.CON.KDVN.WS.W.0005.180418T1100Z-180419T0000Z/ Buchanan-Delaware-Benton-Linn- Including the cities of Independence, Manchester, Vinton, and Cedar Rapids 628 PM CDT Tue Apr 17 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 7 PM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations of 2 to 6 inches, and ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch are expected. * WHERE...Buchanan, Delaware, Benton and Linn Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 7 PM CDT Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on very hazardous travel conditions, including during the morning commute on Wednesday. Expect significant reductions in visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet and ice will make travel very hazardous or impossible. Additional information can be found at www.weather.gov/quadcities && $$ IAZ042-053-054-ILZ001-180730- /O.CON.KDVN.WS.W.0005.180418T1300Z-180419T0000Z/ Dubuque-Jones-Jackson-Jo Daviess- Including the cities of Dubuque, Anamosa, Maquoketa, and Galena 628 PM CDT Tue Apr 17 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 7 PM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches, and ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch are expected. * WHERE...In Iowa, Dubuque, Jones and Jackson Counties. In Illinois, Jo Daviess County. * WHEN...From 8 AM to 7 PM CDT Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on very hazardous travel conditions, including during the morning commute on Wednesday. Expect 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 && $$ IAZ063-064-180730- /O.CON.KDVN.WW.Y.0028.180418T1100Z-180419T0000Z/ Iowa-Johnson- Including the cities of Marengo and Iowa City 628 PM CDT Tue Apr 17 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 7 PM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of up to two inches and ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch are expected. * WHERE...Iowa and Johnson Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 7 PM CDT Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The ice and snow will result in difficult travel conditions, including during the morning commute on Wednesday. Expect reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. Additional information can be found at www.weather.gov/quadcities && $$ IAZ065>068-ILZ002-007-009-015-180730- /O.CON.KDVN.WW.Y.0028.180418T1300Z-180419T0000Z/ Cedar-Clinton-Muscatine-Scott-Stephenson-Carroll-Whiteside- Rock Island- Including the cities of Tipton, Clinton, Muscatine, Davenport, Bettendorf, Freeport, Mount Carroll, Sterling, Moline, and Rock Island 628 PM CDT Tue Apr 17 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 7 PM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of up to two inches and ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch are expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central Iowa and northwest Illinois. * WHEN...From 8 AM to 7 PM CDT Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The ice and snow will result in difficult travel conditions, including during the morning commute on Wednesday. Expect reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. Additional information can be found at www.weather.gov/quadcities && $$ RP Kinney
841 WWUS43 KDVN 180257 WSWDVN URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL 957 PM CDT Tue Apr 17 2018 ...Winter Storm to Impact the area Wednesday... .A potent late season winter storm will bring a wintry mix of freezing rain and sleet to the area beginning early Wednesday morning. The wintry mix will change over to accumulating snow by early Wednesday afternoon. The snow may become heavy at times with snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour. Travel is expected to become hazardous with the ice and snow producing slick roads. Gusty winds combined with the falling snow may sharply reduce visibility at times. IAZ040-041-051-052-181100- /O.CON.KDVN.WS.W.0005.180418T1100Z-180419T0000Z/ Buchanan-Delaware-Benton-Linn- Including the cities of Independence, Manchester, Vinton, and Cedar Rapids 957 PM CDT Tue Apr 17 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 7 PM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches, with localized amounts up to 8 inches north of highway 20. Ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch are possible. * WHERE...Buchanan, Delaware, Benton and Linn Counties. * WHEN...Precipitation starting between 6 AM and 9 AM, then lasting into the evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Expect significant reductions in visibility at times with snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet and ice will make travel very hazardous or impossible. Additional information can be found at www.weather.gov/quadcities && $$ IAZ042-053-054-ILZ001-181100- /O.CON.KDVN.WS.W.0005.180418T1300Z-180419T0000Z/ Dubuque-Jones-Jackson-Jo Daviess- Including the cities of Dubuque, Anamosa, Maquoketa, and Galena 957 PM CDT Tue Apr 17 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 7 PM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches, highest north of highway 20. Ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch are possible. * WHERE...In Iowa, Dubuque, Jones and Jackson Counties. In Illinois, Jo Daviess County. * WHEN...Precipitation starting between 8 AM and 11 AM, then lasting into the evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Expect significant reductions in visibility at times with snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour possible. 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 && $$ IAZ063-064-181100- /O.CON.KDVN.WW.Y.0028.180418T1100Z-180419T0000Z/ Iowa-Johnson- Including the cities of Marengo and Iowa City 957 PM CDT Tue Apr 17 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 7 PM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches and ice accumulations of up to one tenth of an inch are expected. * WHERE...Iowa and Johnson Counties. * WHEN...Precipitation starting between 6 AM and 9 AM, then lasting into the evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Expect significant reductions in visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. Additional information can be found at www.weather.gov/quadcities && $$ IAZ065>068-ILZ002-007-009-015-181100- /O.CON.KDVN.WW.Y.0028.180418T1300Z-180419T0000Z/ Cedar-Clinton-Muscatine-Scott-Stephenson-Carroll-Whiteside- Rock Island- Including the cities of Tipton, Clinton, Muscatine, Davenport, Bettendorf, Freeport, Mount Carroll, Sterling, Moline, and Rock Island 957 PM CDT Tue Apr 17 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 7 PM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of a half inch to 3 inches and ice accumulations of up to one tenth of an inch are expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central Iowa and northwest Illinois. * WHEN...Precipitation starting between 9 AM and 12 PM, then lasting into the evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Expect significant reductions in visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. Additional information can be found at www.weather.gov/quadcities && $$ Uttech
865 WWUS43 KDVN 180834 WSWDVN URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL 334 AM CDT Wed Apr 18 2018 ...Late Season Winter Storm to Impact the area Into This Evening... .A potent late season winter storm will bring a wintry mix of freezing rain and sleet to the area beginning early this morning. The wintry mix will change over to accumulating snow by early this afternoon. The snow may become heavy at times with snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour. Travel is expected to become hazardous with the ice and snow producing slick roads. Gusty winds combined with the falling snow may sharply reduce visibility at times. IAZ040-041-051-052-181645- /O.CON.KDVN.WS.W.0005.180418T1100Z-180419T0000Z/ Buchanan-Delaware-Benton-Linn- Including the cities of Independence, Manchester, Vinton, and Cedar Rapids 334 AM CDT Wed Apr 18 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches, with localized amounts up to 8 inches north of Highway 20. Ice accumulations of up to one tenth of an inch are expected. * WHERE...Buchanan, Delaware, Benton and Linn Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the morning commute. Expect significant reductions in visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet and ice will make travel very hazardous or impossible. Additional information can be found at www.weather.gov/quadcities && $$ IAZ042-053-054-ILZ001-181645- /O.CON.KDVN.WS.W.0005.180418T1300Z-180419T0000Z/ Dubuque-Jones-Jackson-Jo Daviess- Including the cities of Dubuque, Anamosa, Maquoketa, and Galena 334 AM CDT Wed Apr 18 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches, highest north of Highway 20. Ice accumulations of a light glaze are expected. * WHERE...In Iowa, Dubuque, Jones and Jackson Counties. In Illinois, Jo Daviess County. * WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the evening commute. Expect 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 && $$ IAZ063-064-181645- /O.CON.KDVN.WW.Y.0028.180418T1100Z-180419T0000Z/ Iowa-Johnson- Including the cities of Marengo and Iowa City 334 AM CDT Wed Apr 18 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Ice accumulations of up to one tenth of an inch are expected. * WHERE...Iowa and Johnson Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The ice and snow will result in difficult travel conditions, including during the morning commute. Expect reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. Additional information can be found at www.weather.gov/quadcities && $$ IAZ065>068-ILZ002-007-009-015-181645- /O.CON.KDVN.WW.Y.0028.180418T1300Z-180419T0000Z/ Cedar-Clinton-Muscatine-Scott-Stephenson-Carroll-Whiteside- Rock Island- Including the cities of Tipton, Clinton, Muscatine, Davenport, Bettendorf, Freeport, Mount Carroll, Sterling, Moline, and Rock Island 334 AM CDT Wed Apr 18 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of up to around an inch, with 1 to 4 inches north of Highway 30 in northwest Illinois. Ice accumulations of a light glaze are expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central Iowa and northwest Illinois. * WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions, including during the evening commute. Expect reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. Additional information can be found at www.weather.gov/quadcities && $$
161 WWUS43 KDVN 181600 WSWDVN URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL 1100 AM CDT Wed Apr 18 2018 ...Late Season Winter Storm to Impact the Area into this Evening... .A late season winter storm will bring a wintry mix of rain, freezing rain, sleet and snow to eastern Iowa and northwest Illinois today. The precipitation is expected to change over to all snow by mid afternoon with total accumulations of 1 to 3 inches and a glazing of ice up to a tenth of an inch in some locations. Travel will become hazardous with the ice and snow producing slick roads, especially after sunset. Gusty winds combined with the falling snow may sharply reduce visibility at times. IAZ040-041-051-052-190000- /O.EXT.KDVN.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-180419T0600Z/ Buchanan-Delaware-Benton-Linn- Including the cities of Independence, Manchester, Vinton, and Cedar Rapids 1100 AM CDT Wed Apr 18 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches and ice accumulations of up to one tenth of an inch are expected. * WHERE...Buchanan, Delaware, Benton and Linn Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the evening commute and after sunset. Expect significant reductions in visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet and ice will make travel very hazardous or impossible. Additional information can be found at www.weather.gov/quadcities && $$ IAZ042-053-054-ILZ001-190000- /O.EXT.KDVN.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-180419T0600Z/ Dubuque-Jones-Jackson-Jo Daviess- Including the cities of Dubuque, Anamosa, Maquoketa, and Galena 1100 AM CDT Wed Apr 18 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze are expected. * WHERE...In Iowa, Dubuque, Jones and Jackson Counties. In Illinois, Jo Daviess County. * WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the evening commute and after sunset. Expect 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 && $$ IAZ063-064-190000- /O.EXT.KDVN.WW.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-180419T0600Z/ Iowa-Johnson- Including the cities of Marengo and Iowa City 1100 AM CDT Wed Apr 18 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch and ice accumulations of up to one tenth of an inch are expected. * WHERE...Iowa and Johnson Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The ice will result in difficult travel conditions especially after sunset. Expect reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. Additional information can be found at www.weather.gov/quadcities && $$ IAZ065>068-ILZ002-007-009-015-190000- /O.EXT.KDVN.WW.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-180419T0600Z/ Cedar-Clinton-Muscatine-Scott-Stephenson-Carroll-Whiteside- Rock Island- Including the cities of Tipton, Clinton, Muscatine, Davenport, Bettendorf, Freeport, Mount Carroll, Sterling, Moline, and Rock Island 1100 AM CDT Wed Apr 18 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze are expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central Iowa and northwest Illinois. * WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions, especially after sunset. Expect reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. Additional information can be found at www.weather.gov/quadcities && $$ DLS
174 WWUS43 KDVN 182040 WSWDVN URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL 340 PM CDT Wed Apr 18 2018 ...Late Season Winter Storm to Impact the Area into the Evening... .Light freezing drizzle will change to light snow over eastern Iowa and northwest Illinois this afternoon and evening as a late season winter storm affects the area. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches will be possible along with a light glazing of ice. This will lead to hazardous travel conditions, especially after sunset. IAZ040-041-051-052-190445- /O.CON.KDVN.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-180419T0600Z/ Buchanan-Delaware-Benton-Linn- Including the cities of Independence, Manchester, Vinton, and Cedar Rapids 340 PM CDT Wed Apr 18 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze are expected. * WHERE...Buchanan, Delaware, Benton and Linn Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the evening commute. Expect significant reductions in visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet and ice will make travel very hazardous or impossible. Additional information can be found at www.weather.gov/quadcities && $$ IAZ042-053-054-ILZ001-190445- /O.CON.KDVN.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-180419T0600Z/ Dubuque-Jones-Jackson-Jo Daviess- Including the cities of Dubuque, Anamosa, Maquoketa, and Galena 340 PM CDT Wed Apr 18 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches and ice accumulations of up to one tenth of an inch are expected. * WHERE...In Iowa, Dubuque, Jones and Jackson Counties. In Illinois, Jo Daviess County. * WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the evening commute. Expect 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 && $$ IAZ063-064-190445- /O.CON.KDVN.WW.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-180419T0600Z/ Iowa-Johnson- Including the cities of Marengo and Iowa City 340 PM CDT Wed Apr 18 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations of up to one half inch and ice accumulations of a light glaze are expected. * WHERE...Iowa and Johnson Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions, including during the evening commute. Expect reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. Additional information can be found at www.weather.gov/quadcities && $$ IAZ065>068-ILZ002-007-009-015-190445- /O.CON.KDVN.WW.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-180419T0600Z/ Cedar-Clinton-Muscatine-Scott-Stephenson-Carroll-Whiteside- Rock Island- Including the cities of Tipton, Clinton, Muscatine, Davenport, Bettendorf, Freeport, Mount Carroll, Sterling, Moline, and Rock Island 340 PM CDT Wed Apr 18 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch and ice accumulations of a light glaze are expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central Iowa and northwest Illinois. * WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Expect reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. Additional information can be found at www.weather.gov/quadcities && $$ DLS
628 WWUS43 KDVN 182230 WSWDVN URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL 530 PM CDT Wed Apr 18 2018 ...Areas of Snow and Freezing Drizzle into Tonight... .Additional snow accumulations of a half inch to 3 inches are possible along with a light glazing of ice. Be prepared for slippery travel conditions, especially after sunset and on untreated roads. IAZ054-ILZ001-190600- /O.CAN.KDVN.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-180419T0600Z/ /O.EXA.KDVN.WW.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-180419T0600Z/ Jackson-Jo Daviess- Including the cities of Maquoketa and Galena 530 PM CDT Wed Apr 18 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT THURSDAY... ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches and a light glaze of ice are possible. * WHERE...In Iowa, Jackson County. In Illinois, Jo Daviess County. * WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Untreated roads may become slippery. Expect reduced visibilities to less than 1 mile in heavier snow showers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. Additional information can be found at www.weather.gov/quadcities && $$ IAZ051>053-190600- /O.CAN.KDVN.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-180419T0600Z/ /O.EXA.KDVN.WW.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-180419T0600Z/ Benton-Linn-Jones- Including the cities of Vinton, Cedar Rapids, and Anamosa 530 PM CDT Wed Apr 18 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT THURSDAY... ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations of a half inch to two inches and a light glaze of ice are possible. * WHERE...Benton, Linn and Jones Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Untreated roads may become slippery. Expect reduced visibilities to less than 1 mile in heavier snow showers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. Additional information can be found at www.weather.gov/quadcities && $$ IAZ040>042-190600- /O.CON.KDVN.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-180419T0600Z/ Buchanan-Delaware-Dubuque- Including the cities of Independence, Manchester, and Dubuque 530 PM CDT Wed Apr 18 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Periods of light to moderate snow expected. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. * WHERE...Buchanan, Delaware and Dubuque Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery travel conditions. Expect significant reductions in visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet and ice will make travel very hazardous or impossible. Additional information can be found at www.weather.gov/quadcities && $$ IAZ063>065-067-068-ILZ015-190600- /O.CON.KDVN.WW.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-180419T0600Z/ Iowa-Johnson-Cedar-Muscatine-Scott-Rock Island- Including the cities of Marengo, Iowa City, Tipton, Muscatine, Davenport, Bettendorf, Moline, and Rock Island 530 PM CDT Wed Apr 18 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations up to 1 inch. A light glaze of ice is possible. * WHERE...Portions of east central Iowa and northwest Illinois. * WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Untreated roads may become slippery. Expect reduced visibilities to less than 1 mile in heavier snow showers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. Additional information can be found at www.weather.gov/quadcities && $$ IAZ066-ILZ002-007-009-190600- /O.CON.KDVN.WW.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-180419T0600Z/ Clinton-Stephenson-Carroll-Whiteside- Including the cities of Clinton, Freeport, Mount Carroll, and Sterling 530 PM CDT Wed Apr 18 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches and a light glaze of ice are possible. * WHERE...In Iowa, Clinton County. In Illinois, Stephenson, Carroll and Whiteside Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Untreated roads may become slippery. Expect reduced visibilities to less than 1 mile in heavier snow showers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. Additional information can be found at www.weather.gov/quadcities && $$ Uttech
261 WWUS43 KDVN 190248 WSWDVN URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL 948 PM CDT Wed Apr 18 2018 ...Snow Showers Continuing... .Additional snow accumulation up to 1 inch is possible. Be prepared for slippery travel conditions, especially on untreated roads. IAZ040-190400- /O.CAN.KDVN.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-180419T0600Z/ Buchanan- Including the city of Independence 948 PM CDT Wed Apr 18 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... Little to no additional snow accumulation is expected. However, slick spots are possible on untreated roads into early Thursday morning. $$ IAZ051-063-190400- /O.CAN.KDVN.WW.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-180419T0600Z/ Benton-Iowa- Including the cities of Vinton and Marengo 948 PM CDT Wed Apr 18 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Little to no additional snow accumulation is expected. However, slick spots are possible on untreated roads into early Thursday morning. $$ IAZ041-042-190600- /O.CON.KDVN.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-180419T0600Z/ Delaware-Dubuque- Including the cities of Manchester and Dubuque 948 PM CDT Wed Apr 18 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Periods of light to moderate snow. Additional snow accumulation up to 1 inch. * WHERE...Delaware and Dubuque Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery travel conditions and reduced visibilities. 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 && $$ IAZ052-053-064-065-067-068-ILZ015-190600- /O.CON.KDVN.WW.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-180419T0600Z/ Linn-Jones-Johnson-Cedar-Muscatine-Scott-Rock Island- Including the cities of Cedar Rapids, Anamosa, Iowa City, Tipton, Muscatine, Davenport, Bettendorf, Moline, and Rock Island 948 PM CDT Wed Apr 18 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Periods of light snow. Additional snow accumulation of a dusting to 1 inch. * WHERE...Portions of east central Iowa and northwest Illinois. * WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Untreated roads may become slippery. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. Additional information can be found at www.weather.gov/quadcities && $$ IAZ054-066-ILZ001-002-007-009-190600- /O.CON.KDVN.WW.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-180419T0600Z/ Jackson-Clinton-Jo Daviess-Stephenson-Carroll-Whiteside- Including the cities of Maquoketa, Clinton, Galena, Freeport, Mount Carroll, and Sterling 948 PM CDT Wed Apr 18 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Periods of light to moderate snow. Additional snow accumulation up to 1 inch. * WHERE...Portions of east central Iowa and northwest Illinois. * WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Untreated roads may become slippery. Visibilities could drop below 1 mile in heavier snow showers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. Additional information can be found at www.weather.gov/quadcities && $$ Uttech
086 WWUS43 KDVN 190557 WSWDVN URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL 1257 AM CDT Thu Apr 19 2018 ...Winter Precipitation Coming to an End... .Snow is coming to an end across the area. Light snow may remain through sunrise across Illinois. Some slick spots will remain on untreated roadways. Little to no additional accumulation is expected at this time. IAZ041-042-190700- /O.EXP.KDVN.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-180419T0600Z/ Delaware-Dubuque- Including the cities of Manchester and Dubuque 1257 AM CDT Thu Apr 19 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 1 AM CDT EARLY THIS MORNING... Snow is coming to an end across the area. Some slick spots will remain on untreated roadways. Little to no additional accumulation is expected at this time. $$ IAZ052-053-064-065-067-068-ILZ015-190700- /O.EXP.KDVN.WW.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-180419T0600Z/ Linn-Jones-Johnson-Cedar-Muscatine-Scott-Rock Island- Including the cities of Cedar Rapids, Anamosa, Iowa City, Tipton, Muscatine, Davenport, Bettendorf, Moline, and Rock Island 1257 AM CDT Thu Apr 19 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 1 AM CDT EARLY THIS MORNING... Snow is coming to an end across the area. Some slick spots will remain on untreated roadways. Little to no additional accumulation is expected at this time.. $$ IAZ054-066-ILZ001-002-007-009-190700- /O.EXP.KDVN.WW.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-180419T0600Z/ Jackson-Clinton-Jo Daviess-Stephenson-Carroll-Whiteside- Including the cities of Maquoketa, Clinton, Galena, Freeport, Mount Carroll, and Sterling 1257 AM CDT Thu Apr 19 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 1 AM CDT EARLY THIS MORNING... Snow is coming to an end across the area. Light snow may remain through sunrise across Illinois. Some slick spots will remain on untreated roadways. Little to no additional accumulation is expected at this time.. $$
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 Apr 17, 12:33 PM CDT, 2 hours 29 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Apr 17, 12:33 PM CDT, 2 hours 29 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
1233 PM CDT Tue Apr 17 2018
...AVIATION UPDATE...
.SYNOPSIS...
Issued at 330 AM CDT Tue Apr 17 2018
Latest SFC analysis was indicating elongated ridge sliding east acrs
the MO RVR Valley and into the heart of IA/MO ATTM. The Wednesday
weather-making wave was noted on the current water vapor loop
starting to eject out of western CONUS TROF and acrs eastern NV.
this system to bring about quite a mix of weather to the region from
late tonight through Wed evening. Then dry sensible, but still
somewhat cooler then normal weather on track to end the week out.
Still a low chance for Cedar Rapids to get near a record low this
morning and will keep climate section for reference.
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.SHORT TERM...(Today and Tonight)
ISSUED AT 330 AM CDT Tue Apr 17 2018
Today...Stratocu decks rotating down southward out of western WI not
being handled by the models well, and will have to account for for
at least through mid morning acrs the northeast half of the fcst
area. Then mostly sunny for much of the rest of the day, although
cirrus will continue to stream in from the west and thicken ahead of
the approaching mid week storm system. High temps today in the low
to mid 40s in the far north, to the low to mid 50s in the far south.
Tonight...Strong/impressive wave will look to eject out acrs the
east central plains/MO RVR valley by morning in negatively tilted
fashion. Several 00z run models deepen the sfc low under 1000 MB
acrs north central MO by Wed morning as well. Several indications of
a nice elevated plume of THTA-E/MUCAPES of 200-600+ J/KG swirling up
acrs the CWA from the southeast after 08z on nose of convergent
southwesterly 35+ KT LLJ. Lapse rates in this elevated layer a bit
more marginal, but still plenty there to support sctrd thunderstorms
embedded in a warm air advection wing of elevated showers moving
acrs the southwest and western CWA(or the southwest half of the
CWA)late tonight and toward dawn Wed morning. Some of these storms
to produce small hail, and possibly quite a bit of it, but the
storms also to be progressive and quick moving aloft skirting over
cool llvl laminar layer.
Brisk east to northeast sfc flow north of developing warm front acrs
MO, to continue to cool and dry advect, especially north of I80.
With sfc temps cooling into the lower 30s or even upper 20s in these
areas, some concern for freezing rain and ice glaze especially on
elevated objects/surfaces. Still uncertain how cool the pavement
will get and how much icing could occur on the roads, after Tue
daytime temps help warm the surface. The icing could be the
lead/initial occurrence, before it changes to snow(more on that in
discussion below) to support winter headlines along and north of the
Hwy 30 corridor for Wednesday. For now will advertise a light glaze up
to 0.05 of an inch up to 12z Wed acrs the northwest third of the DVN
CWA, but that could be spread further east and south. Sfc temps
should stay above freezing south of I80 for mainly showers and
embedded thunder late tonight. ..12..
.LONG TERM...(Wednesday through next Monday)
ISSUED AT 330 AM CDT Tue Apr 17 2018
Main focus is with dynamic and fast moving early Spring storm
Wednesday into Wednesday evening.
In general seeing a bit more southerly and slower trend in the
models with the system, which is fairly typical for these
storms ejecting from the SW. This is resulting in more of our
northeast counties colder and more in the heavier precipitation with
potentially greater impacts.
As for precipitation, anticipate a wintry mix of sleet, freezing
rain and rain lifting up across the cwa Wednesday morning within WAA
wing. Expect there will also be some thunder embedded given such
steep mid level lapse rates, and can't rule out some hail with MUCAPE
anywhere from 300-800 J/kg on average with sfc-6km 50+ kts and
strong moisture convergence north of lifting warm front. Surface
wet bulb temps are shown to be around or even just below freezing
north of Hwy 30 through the Hwy 20 corridors and therefore would
expect some icing and travel issues for the morning commute Wednesday.
For the afternoon into evening then the deformation zone of the
fast moving potent system will swing through the cwa. Strong dynamical
cooling should erode the warm layer aloft leading to change over to
snow as the dominant precipitation type. Strong omega within the
dendritic growth zone coupled with presence of Conditional Symmetric
Instability (CSI) assessed via Equivalent Potential Vorticity (EPV)
(values less than 0.25 PVU) supportive of potentially heavy snowfall
rates at near 1 inch/hr at times within this deformation zone,
especially over portions of northeast IA within left exit region of
jet. QPF remains a challenge due to strength of system with lots of
moisture to the southwest. Overall trending wetter, but still could
be too low in the northern cwa with around 0.5 inch of liquid over
northeast IA tapering off to less than 0.1 inch south of Hwy 34.
Based on this snowfall amounts of 4-6 inches would appear possible in
far northeast IA with amounts tapering off to less than an inch I-80
and little to no south.
Bottom line, with southerly shift it appears to be a more impactful
storm in terms of wintry side for northern portions of the cwa
with icing followed by period of moderate/locally heavy bursts of snow
with poor visibility and rates near 1 inch/hr for several hours leading
to several inches of accum before winding down by evening. With surface
wet bulb temps still around freezing expect greatest impacts into
northeast IA with snow covered and hazardous travel conditions thereby
leading to decision to hoist a winter storm watch for areas of northeast
IA along the Hwy 20 corridor. To the south through Hwy 30 have opted for
a winter weather advisory for lighter amounts of ice and snow.
Expect the precipitation to wind down quickly late afternoon into early
Wednesday evening from west to east.
Rest of the extended has generally dry conditions with cool conditions
into the weekend before a warming trend. Still appears the weekend
storm will take a far southerly route and not have any real impacts on
our area.
&&
.AVIATION...(For the 18Z TAFS through 18Z Wednesday Afternoon)
ISSUED AT 1229 PM CDT Tue Apr 17 2018
VFR conditions will be seen through 06z/18 as a storm system
approaches from the Plains. After 06z/18 cigs will lower as the
storm system approaches but are expected to remain VFR to nearly
12z/18. After 12z/18 conditions will rapidly deteriorate to IFR as
precipitation develops across eastern Iowa and northern Illinois.
Thunderstorms will be possible. KCID/KDBQ are expected to see the
highest impacts with PL, FZRA, and SN that may result in IFR/LIFR
conditions.
&&
.CLIMATE...
ISSUED AT 330 AM CDT Tue Apr 17 2018
Record Lows for Today April 17...
Moline.........18 in 1875
Cedar Rapids...22 in 1997
Dubuque........16 in 1875
Burlington.....23 in 1907
&&
.DVN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
IA...Winter Weather Advisory from 7 AM to 7 PM CDT Wednesday for
Benton-Jackson-Jones-Linn.
Winter Storm Watch from Wednesday morning through Wednesday
evening for Buchanan-Delaware-Dubuque.
IL...Winter Weather Advisory from 7 AM to 7 PM CDT Wednesday for
Carroll-Jo Daviess-Stephenson.
MO...NONE.
&&
SYNOPSIS...12
SHORT TERM...12
LONG TERM...05
AVIATION...08
CLIMATE...12Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 17, 9:46 AM CDT, 5 hours 16 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook...CORRECTED National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL 946 AM CDT Tue Apr 17 2018 IAZ040>042-051>054-063>068-076>078-087>089-098-099-ILZ001-002-007- 009-015>018-024>026-034-035-MOZ009-010-181030- Buchanan-Delaware-Dubuque-Benton-Linn-Jones-Jackson-Iowa-Johnson- Cedar-Clinton-Muscatine-Scott-Keokuk-Washington-Louisa-Jefferson- Henry IA-Des Moines-Van Buren-Lee-Jo Daviess-Stephenson-Carroll- Whiteside-Rock Island-Henry IL-Bureau-Putnam-Mercer-Henderson- Warren-Hancock-McDonough-Scotland-Clark- 946 AM CDT Tue Apr 17 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...TODAY AND TONIGHT There is a chance for a wintry mix producing a light ice glaze late tonight and early Wednesday morning, mainly along and north of Highway 30 and west of the Mississippi River. Scattered thunderstorms may spread up across portions of the Outlook area late tonight and early Wednesday morning, especially west of the Mississippi River. Although severe weather is not expected, there will be cloud to ground lightning and some storms may produce small hail. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY A wintry mix will change over to snow during the day on Wednesday before ending Wednesday evening. The snow may be heavy at times over portions of northeast Iowa into far northwestern Illinois. A winter storm watch and winter weather advisory are in effect for much of the outlook area along and north of Highway 30 where accumulations of snow and ice will likely impact both the morning and afternoon commutes. Recent rainfall and expected snow melt may bring rises to the Iowa and Cedar Rivers later this week. Forecasts are not confident, as local rainfall amounts in eastern Iowa were rather light this past few days. Those with interests near these rivers will want to keep an eye on forecast trends the next few days as the possibility of minor river flooding increases or decreases. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not anticipated today or tonight. Any reports of snow accumulations of an inch or more on Wednesday would be appreciated. corrected wording in day one
The office that day
Everything else NWS Quad Cities, IA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 4:07 AM CDT | Winter Storm Watch | DVN | Buchanan, Delaware, Dubuque | 11 hr |
| Apr 17, 4:07 AM CDT | Winter Weather Advisory | DVN | Benton, Cedar, Clinton, Iowa, Jackson, Johnson and 4 more | 45 hr |
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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.