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Winter Storm Warning 2, NWS Quad Cities, IA

January 31, 2022Hancock County, McDonough County, Putnam County, Illinois

NWS Quad Cities, IA issued this winter storm warning at Jan 31, 2022, 2:43 PM CST for Hancock County, McDonough County, Putnam County, Illinois. It took effect at Feb 1, 2022, 6:00 PM CST. It was in force for 24 hr. 22 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
Jan 31, 2022, 2:43 PM CST (20:43 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 1, 2022, 6:00 PM CST
Expired
Feb 2, 2022, 6:00 PM CST
In force
24 hr
Issued by
NWS Quad Cities, IA

Counties Hancock County, IL, McDonough County, IL, Putnam County, IL

The radar

The Quad Cities radar (KDVN), 104 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:45 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
Feb 1, 8:10 PM CSTSNOW 1Industry, ILSNOWFALL SO FAR.
Feb 1, 9:38 PM CSTSNOW 2Stillwell, ILSNOWFALL SO FAR. VISIBILITY 1/4 MILE.
Feb 1, 9:44 PM CSTSNOW 2Stillwell, ILSNOWFALL SO FAR. VISIBILITY 1/4 MILE.
Feb 1, 10:00 PM CSTSNOW 2Industry, ILSTILL SNOWING, SNOWFALL RATE AROUND 0.5/HR.
Feb 2, 5:00 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 6Colchester, ILRELAYED BY NWS CENTRAL ILLINOIS.
Feb 2, 6:50 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 7.5Carthage, ILSO FAR.
Feb 2, 7:46 AM CSTSNOW 5.5Bushnell, ILBEST ESTIMATE BASED ON DRIFTS. WATER EQUIVALENT WAS 0.59.
Feb 2, 8:00 AM CSTSNOW 9Augusta, ILSO FAR.
Feb 2, 8:16 AM CSTSNOW 10Industry, ILSO FAR.
Feb 2, 8:42 AM CSTSNOW 4.53 Ne Colchester, ILSO FAR.
Feb 2, 8:43 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 10Colchester, ILDELAYED REPORT. STILL SNOWING AT OBSERVATION TIME.
Feb 2, 8:45 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 10Macomb, ILDELAYED REPORT. STILL SNOWING.
Feb 2, 8:54 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 7La Harpe, ILSO FAR.
Feb 2, 10:29 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 61 Wnw Mark, ILAT LEAST 6 INCHES. STILL SNOWING.
Feb 2, 11:42 AM CSTSNOW 3.5Nauvoo, IL
Feb 2, 11:45 AM CSTSNOW 9Industry, ILUPDATED SNOWFALL REPORT. STILL SNOWING.
Feb 2, 11:53 AM CSTSNOW 4.54 Sse Nauvoo, ILSO FAR.
Feb 2, 2:00 PM CSTHEAVY SNOW 6.51 Nw Bushnell, IL
Feb 2, 2:41 PM CSTHEAVY SNOW 12Colchester, ILEVENT TOTAL.
Feb 2, 3:00 PM CSTSNOW 5.62 Ne Colusa, IL
Feb 2, 4:10 PM CSTHEAVY SNOW 13.5Augusta, ILEVENT TOTAL.
Feb 2, 4:23 PM CSTSNOW 14.51 Se Macomb, IL

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, 8.7 hours before the alert went out and 104 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 12:00Z on 2022-01-31Temperature 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 12:00Z on 2022-01-31The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 169 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
1242 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
61 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
169 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
254 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

687 
WWUS43 KDVN 312043
WSWDVN

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
243 PM CST Mon Jan 31 2022

ILZ035-010445-
/O.UPG.KDVN.WS.A.0002.220202T0600Z-220204T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KDVN.WS.W.0002.220202T0300Z-220204T0000Z/
McDonough-
Including the city of Macomb
243 PM CST Mon Jan 31 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM TUESDAY TO 6 PM CST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Accumulations ranging from 8 to 12
  inches possible Tuesday night through midday Thursday.

* WHERE...McDonough County.

* WHEN...From 9 PM Tuesday to 6 PM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 for
Iowa, or by visiting 511ia.org, modot.org, or idot.Illinois.gov.

&&

$$

ILZ018-010445-
/O.EXB.KDVN.WS.A.0002.220202T0300Z-220204T0000Z/
Putnam-
Including the city of Hennepin
243 PM CST Mon Jan 31 2022

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH
THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 9 
  inches possible.

* WHERE...Putnam County.

* WHEN...From Tuesday evening through Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

IAZ099-ILZ025-026-034-MOZ009-010-010445-
/O.EXT.KDVN.WS.A.0002.220202T0300Z-220204T0000Z/
Lee-Henderson-Warren-Hancock-Scotland-Clark-
Including the cities of Fort Madison, Oquawka, Monmouth, 
Carthage, Memphis, and Kahoka
243 PM CST Mon Jan 31 2022

...WINTER STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH
THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 
  10 inches possible.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast Missouri, southeast Iowa and 
  west central Illinois.

* WHEN...From Tuesday evening through Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

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8 follow-up statements
194 
WWUS43 KDVN 010248
WSWDVN

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
848 PM CST Mon Jan 31 2022

ILZ035-011100-
/O.CON.KDVN.WS.W.0002.220202T0300Z-220204T0000Z/
McDonough-
Including the city of Macomb
848 PM CST Mon Jan 31 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM TUESDAY TO
6 PM CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Accumulations ranging from 8 to 12 
  inches possible Tuesday night through midday Thursday.

* WHERE...McDonough County.

* WHEN...From 9 PM Tuesday to 6 PM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 for
Iowa, or by visiting 511ia.org, modot.org, or idot.Illinois.gov.

&&

$$

IAZ099-ILZ018-025-026-034-MOZ009-010-011100-
/O.CON.KDVN.WS.A.0002.220202T0300Z-220204T0000Z/
Lee-Putnam-Henderson-Warren-Hancock-Scotland-Clark-
Including the cities of Fort Madison, Hennepin, Oquawka, 
Monmouth, Carthage, Memphis, and Kahoka
848 PM CST Mon Jan 31 2022

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING
THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 
  10 inches possible.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast Missouri, southeast Iowa and 
  west central Illinois.

* WHEN...From Tuesday evening through Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

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757 
WWUS43 KDVN 010854
WSWDVN

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
254 AM CST Tue Feb 1 2022

ILZ018-034-011700-
/O.UPG.KDVN.WS.A.0002.220202T0300Z-220204T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KDVN.WS.W.0002.220202T0300Z-220204T0000Z/
Putnam-Hancock-
Including the cities of Hennepin and Carthage
254 AM CST Tue Feb 1 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM
CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 
  inches.

* WHERE...Putnam and Hancock Counties.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 6 PM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Strong north winds
  between 15-25 mph may cause blowing and drifting of snow,
  especially on east west roads. These hazardous conditions will
  impact the morning commute on Wednesday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 for
Iowa, or by visiting 511ia.org, modot.org, or idot.Illinois.gov.

&&

$$

ILZ035-011700-
/O.CON.KDVN.WS.W.0002.220202T0300Z-220204T0000Z/
McDonough-
Including the city of Macomb
254 AM CST Tue Feb 1 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING
TO 6 PM CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10
  inches.

* WHERE...McDonough County.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 6 PM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Strong north winds
  between 15-25 mph may cause blowing and drifting of snow,
  especially on east west roads. These hazardous conditions will
  impact the morning commute on Wednesday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 for
Iowa, or by visiting 511ia.org, modot.org, or idot.Illinois.gov.

&&

$$

IAZ099-ILZ025-026-MOZ009-010-011700-
/O.UPG.KDVN.WS.A.0002.220202T0300Z-220204T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KDVN.WW.Y.0005.220202T0300Z-220204T0000Z/
Lee-Henderson-Warren-Scotland-Clark-
Including the cities of Fort Madison, Oquawka, Monmouth, Memphis,
and Kahoka
254 AM CST Tue Feb 1 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 PM CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 
  inches.

* WHERE...In Missouri, Scotland and Clark Counties. In Iowa, Lee 
  County. In Illinois, Henderson and Warren Counties.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 6 PM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Strong north winds between
  15-25 mph may cause blowing and drifting of snow, especially on
  east west roads. These hazardous conditions will impact the 
  morning commute on Wednesday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 for
Iowa, or by visiting 511ia.org, modot.org, or idot.Illinois.gov.

&&

$$

IAZ089-ILZ016-017-024-011700-
/O.NEW.KDVN.WW.Y.0005.220202T0300Z-220204T0000Z/
Des Moines-Henry IL-Bureau-Mercer-
Including the cities of Burlington, Geneseo, Princeton, and Aledo
254 AM CST Tue Feb 1 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 PM CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches.

* WHERE...In Iowa, Des Moines County. In Illinois, Henry IL, 
  Bureau and Mercer Counties.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 6 PM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Strong north winds between
  15-25 mph may cause blowing and drifting of snow, especially on
  east west roads. These hazardous conditions will impact the 
  morning commute on Wednesday.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 for
Iowa, or by visiting 511ia.org, modot.org, or idot.Illinois.gov.

&&

$$

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635 
WWUS43 KDVN 011615
WSWDVN

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
1015 AM CST Tue Feb 1 2022

ILZ018-034-035-020015-
/O.CON.KDVN.WS.W.0002.220202T0300Z-220204T0000Z/
Putnam-Hancock-McDonough-
Including the cities of Hennepin, Carthage, and Macomb
1015 AM CST Tue Feb 1 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING
TO 6 PM CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 
  10 inches.

* WHERE...Putnam, Hancock, and McDonough Counties.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 6 PM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Strong north winds 
  between 15-25 mph may cause blowing and drifting of snow, 
  especially on east west roads. These hazardous conditions will 
  impact the morning commute on Wednesday.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 for
Iowa, or by visiting 511ia.org, modot.org, or idot.Illinois.gov.

&&

$$

IAZ089-099-ILZ016-017-024>026-MOZ009-010-020015-
/O.CON.KDVN.WW.Y.0005.220202T0300Z-220204T0000Z/
Des Moines-Lee-Henry IL-Bureau-Mercer-Henderson-Warren-Scotland-
Clark-
Including the cities of Burlington, Fort Madison, Geneseo, 
Princeton, Aledo, Oquawka, Monmouth, Memphis, and Kahoka
1015 AM CST Tue Feb 1 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS
EVENING TO 6 PM CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 
  inches.

* WHERE...In Missouri, Scotland and Clark Counties. In Iowa, Lee 
  County. In Illinois, Henderson and Warren Counties.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 6 PM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Strong north winds 
  between 15-25 mph may cause blowing and drifting of snow, 
  especially on east west roads. These hazardous conditions will 
  impact the morning commute on Wednesday.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 for
Iowa, or by visiting 511ia.org, modot.org, or idot.Illinois.gov.

&&

$$

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305 
WWUS43 KDVN 011953
WSWDVN

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
153 PM CST Tue Feb 1 2022

ILZ018-034-035-020400-
/O.EXT.KDVN.WS.W.0002.220202T0000Z-220204T0000Z/
Putnam-Hancock-McDonough-
Including the cities of Hennepin, Carthage, and Macomb
153 PM CST Tue Feb 1 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 PM CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 
  10 inches.

* WHERE...Putnam, Hancock, and McDonough Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Strong north winds 
  between 15-25 mph may cause blowing and drifting of snow, 
  especially on east west roads. These hazardous conditions will 
  impact the morning commute on Wednesday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 for
Iowa, or by visiting 511ia.org, modot.org, or idot.Illinois.gov.

&&

$$

IAZ089-099-ILZ016-017-024>026-MOZ009-010-020400-
/O.EXT.KDVN.WW.Y.0005.220202T0000Z-220204T0000Z/
Des Moines-Lee-Henry IL-Bureau-Mercer-Henderson-Warren-Scotland-
Clark-
Including the cities of Burlington, Fort Madison, Geneseo, 
Princeton, Aledo, Oquawka, Monmouth, Memphis, and Kahoka
153 PM CST Tue Feb 1 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 6 PM CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 
  inches.

* WHERE...In Missouri, Scotland and Clark Counties. In Iowa, Lee 
  County. In Illinois, Henderson and Warren Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Strong north winds 
  between 15-25 mph may cause blowing and drifting of snow, 
  especially on east west roads. These hazardous conditions will 
  impact the morning commute on Wednesday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 for
Iowa, or by visiting 511ia.org, modot.org, or idot.Illinois.gov.

&&

$$

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515 
WWUS43 KDVN 020314
WSWDVN

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
914 PM CST Tue Feb 1 2022

ILZ018-034-035-021115-
/O.CON.KDVN.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-220204T0000Z/
Putnam-Hancock-McDonough-
Including the cities of Hennepin, Carthage, and Macomb
914 PM CST Tue Feb 1 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 
  10 inches.

* WHERE...Putnam, Hancock, and McDonough Counties.

* WHEN...Tonight through 6 PM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Strong north winds 
  between 15-25 mph may cause blowing and drifting of snow, 
  especially on east west roads. These hazardous conditions will 
  impact the morning commute on Wednesday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 for
Iowa, or by visiting 511ia.org, modot.org, or idot.Illinois.gov.

&&

$$

IAZ089-099-ILZ016-017-024>026-MOZ009-010-021115-
/O.CON.KDVN.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-220204T0000Z/
Des Moines-Lee-Henry IL-Bureau-Mercer-Henderson-Warren-Scotland-
Clark-
Including the cities of Burlington, Fort Madison, Geneseo, 
Princeton, Aledo, Oquawka, Monmouth, Memphis, and Kahoka
914 PM CST Tue Feb 1 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 
  inches.

* WHERE...In Missouri, Scotland and Clark Counties. In Iowa, Lee 
  County. In Illinois, Henderson and Warren Counties.

* WHEN...Tonight through 6 PM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Strong north winds 
  between 15-25 mph may cause blowing and drifting of snow, 
  especially on east west roads. These hazardous conditions will 
  impact the morning commute on Wednesday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 for
Iowa, or by visiting 511ia.org, modot.org, or idot.Illinois.gov.

&&

$$
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685 
WWUS43 KDVN 020903
WSWDVN

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
303 AM CST Wed Feb 2 2022

ILZ018-034-035-021715-
/O.EXT.KDVN.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-220203T0000Z/
Putnam-Hancock-McDonough-
Including the cities of Hennepin, Carthage, and Macomb
303 AM CST Wed Feb 2 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 5 
  inches.

* WHERE...McDonough, Hancock and Putnam Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Strong north winds
  between 15-25 mph may cause blowing and drifting of snow,
  especially on east west roads. The hazardous conditions will
  impact the morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 for
Iowa, or by visiting 511ia.org, modot.org, or idot.Illinois.gov.

&&

$$

IAZ089-099-ILZ016-017-024>026-MOZ009-010-021715-
/O.EXT.KDVN.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-220203T0000Z/
Des Moines-Lee-Henry IL-Bureau-Mercer-Henderson-Warren-Scotland-
Clark-
Including the cities of Burlington, Fort Madison, Geneseo, 
Princeton, Aledo, Oquawka, Monmouth, Memphis, and Kahoka
303 AM CST Wed Feb 2 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Portions of northeast Missouri, southeast Iowa and 
  north central, northwest and west central Illinois.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Strong north winds 
  between 15-25 mph may cause blowing and drifting of snow, 
  especially on east west roads. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 for
Iowa, or by visiting 511ia.org, modot.org, or idot.Illinois.gov.

&&

$$

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136 
WWUS43 KDVN 021931
WSWDVN

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
131 PM CST Wed Feb 2 2022

ILZ018-034-035-030000-
/O.CON.KDVN.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-220203T0000Z/
Putnam-Hancock-McDonough-
Including the cities of Hennepin, Carthage, and Macomb
131 PM CST Wed Feb 2 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Light snow remains, where some may see accumulations
  upwards to one inch of additional snow in the next couple hours.
  Otherwise, the snow is winding down and some blowing/drifting 
  snow remains a threat.
  

* WHERE...McDonough, Hancock and Putnam Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Strong north winds
  between 15-25 mph may cause blowing and drifting of snow,
  especially on east west roads. The hazardous conditions will
  impact the morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 for
Iowa, or by visiting 511ia.org, modot.org, or idot.Illinois.gov.

&&

$$

IAZ089-099-ILZ016-017-024>026-MOZ009-010-030000-
/O.CON.KDVN.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-220203T0000Z/
Des Moines-Lee-Henry IL-Bureau-Mercer-Henderson-Warren-Scotland-
Clark-
Including the cities of Burlington, Fort Madison, Geneseo, 
Princeton, Aledo, Oquawka, Monmouth, Memphis, and Kahoka
131 PM CST Wed Feb 2 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Light snow remains, where some may see some additional
  light accumulation for the next couple of hours. Otherwise, the
  snow is winding down and some blowing/drifting snow remains a 
  threat.
  

* WHERE...Portions of northeast Missouri, southeast Iowa and 
  north central, northwest and west central Illinois.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Strong north winds 
  between 15-25 mph may cause blowing and drifting of snow, 
  especially on east west roads. The hazardous conditions could 
  impact the morning or evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 for
Iowa, or by visiting 511ia.org, modot.org, or idot.Illinois.gov.

&&

$$

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027 
WWUS43 KDVN 022353
WSWDVN

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
553 PM CST Wed Feb 2 2022

ILZ018-034-035-030100-
/O.EXP.KDVN.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-220203T0000Z/
Putnam-Hancock-McDonough-
Including the cities of Hennepin, Carthage, and Macomb
553 PM CST Wed Feb 2 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

Snowfall has ended as the storm system responsible for bringing 
heavy snow accumulations has moved to the southeast. Use caution 
tonight while driving as roads will remain snow covered and 
hazardous. North winds of 15 to 25 mph will also cause areas of 
drifting of the fluffy snow.

$$

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Des Moines-Lee-Henry IL-Bureau-Mercer-Henderson-Warren-Scotland-
Clark-
Including the cities of Burlington, Fort Madison, Geneseo, 
Princeton, Aledo, Oquawka, Monmouth, Memphis, and Kahoka
553 PM CST Wed Feb 2 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

Snowfall has ended as the storm system responsible for bringing 
snow accumulations has moved to the southeast. Use caution tonight
while driving as roads will remain snow covered and hazardous. 
North winds of 15 to 25 mph will also cause areas of drifting of 
the fluffy snow.

$$
Haase
www.weather.gov/dvn

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 Jan 31, 11:03 AM CST, 3 hours 40 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jan 31, 11:03 AM CST, 3 hours 40 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
1103 AM CST Mon Jan 31 2022

...18z AVIATION UPDATE...

.SYNOPSIS...
Issued at 217 AM CST Mon Jan 31 2022

A broad area of clouds stretches from the Northern Plains into
Iowa then southeastward into Kentucky ahead of developing storm
system along the US Canadian border. Periods of patchy dense fog
have been occurring early this morning at KDBQ and KCWI and
expect it to continue through sunrise. Temperatures at 2 AM ranged
from 5 degrees at KMXO to 18 degrees at KMPZ and KEOK.

&&

.SHORT TERM...(Today and Tonight)
ISSUED AT 217 AM CST Mon Jan 31 2022

Key Message:

Quiet weather is expected over the next 24 hours with warmer
temperatures.

Discussion:

Surface high pressure will push to the east into the Mid Atlantic
over the next 24 hours as the pressure gradient tightens with a
developing surface low that is forecast to pass to our north
tonight This will push a warm front across the area Monday night.
This will result it being breezy and warm today and tonight.

Due to the cloud cover, adjusted high temperatures for Monday down
slightly from previous forecasts. In general high temperatures
will range from the lower 30s along the Highway 20 corridor to
the mid 40s in far northeast Missouri. Winds are forecast to
slowly increase through the day with speeds of 10 to 20 MPH MOnday
afternoon into Monday night.

The thermal ridge axis will pass across the area 6 to 12 UTC
Tuesday as the warm front moves across the area. Low temperatures
are expected to occur prior to midnight prior to the warm frontal
passage with warming temperatures overnight. Forecast lows are
upper 20s north of Highway 30 to the mid 30s south of a Fairfield
to Galesburg line.

Models have been showing some weak lift overspreading northern
Missouri by 12 UTC Tuesday but models have been consistently
showing deeper moisture farther to the south and not aligned with
the lift so have left the period dry for now.

.LONG TERM...(Tuesday through Sunday)
ISSUED AT 217 AM CST Mon Jan 31 2022

Key messages:

1. A winter storm watch has been issued for the far southern
portions of the CWA. This storm will impact the region Tuesday night-
Thursday in two main rounds; one Tuesday night and another stronger
wave Wednesday night-Thursday. Latest model suite has shifted the
QPF axis slightly northwest just enough to bring more impactful snow
to southern/eastern portions of CWA. Main energy remains 800 miles
off the west coast this morning so further refinements to the
forecast remain possible.

2. Cold end to the work week, with near advisory wind chills Friday
morning.

Tuesday-Wednesday...after a warm start to the day, a cold front will
push through late morning with temps falling in the
afternoon/evening. Highs for the calendar day will be in the upper
30s/low 40s and occur in the morning. Forcing increases in the
afternoon post frontal across northern MO and west central IL for
precipitation to develop. Forecast soundings continue to show rain
will occur initially before column cools enough to changeover to
snow. There is some concern that low level dry air and warm ground
may limit rain/snow totals prior to midnight. After midnight,
increasing upper level divergence, high omegas in the DGZ, and mid
level fgen forcing will bring about higher snowfall rates to areas
mainly south of a line from Kirksville MO to Sterling IL. Snowfall
probabilities of 3" or more is highest south of this line during the
day Wednesday. Locations north of this line will see lighter amounts
between a trace to 2 inches, with incoming arctic High over the
Great Plains helping create a very tight gradient in amounts right
over the center portions of the forecast area. A break in the
snowfall is possible Wednesday afternoon/early evening between the 2
main waves, but will be short lived.

Wednesday night-Thursday...the stronger wave will ride along the
boundary to our south with increasing upper level lift aided by
150kt jet streak, high omegas in the -12 to -18C layer, and strong
low level convergence developing. Storm Total QPF from both waves
and WPC QPF has increased from previous runs, with 0.50" amounts or
more now shown south of a line from near Memphis MO, to Galesburg
IL, to Princeton IL. A quick dprog/dt of the NBM QPF amounts also
show this northwestward shift. These amounts combined with SLRs
between 12 and 14:1 yields snowfall totals over 8 inches in
northeast MO, southeast IA, and west central IL and a winter storm
watch has been issued. Any further shift in QPF amounts in future
forecasts will have a direct impact to snow totals and any headline
adjustments. Strong north winds between 15-25 mph may also cause
some blowing and drifting snow issues overnight, especially on
east- west roads. Snow will end from west to east late Thursday
morning.

Thursday night on...post winter-storm, arctic high pressure will
briefly usher in cooler temperatures into the area. Highs Friday
will top out in the mid teens to near 20 with no precipitation
expected. Wind chills may approach advisory levels in the far
northwest portions of the CWA. For the weekend, high pressure will
move east and replaced by southerly flow. Temperatures should
rebound with highs back into the 20s/30s for the weekend. Will
have to watch for precip chances mainly for Sunday with another
frontal passage, but little if anything is favored right now.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 18Z TAFS through 18Z Tuesday Afternoon)
ISSUED AT 1102 AM CST Mon Jan 31 2022

Expect VFR conditions for this TAF period. Southerly winds will gust
around 20-25 this afternoon, before diminishing this evening.
LLWS is expected for all terminals this evening and tonight ahead
of a southward moving cold front. That will diminish Tuesday
morning, with winds becoming light and shifting to the west by
mid-morning.

&&

.DVN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
IA...Winter Storm Watch from late Tuesday night through Thursday
     afternoon for Lee.

IL...Winter Storm Watch from late Tuesday night through Thursday
     afternoon for Hancock-Henderson-McDonough-Warren.

MO...Winter Storm Watch from late Tuesday night through Thursday
     afternoon for Clark-Scotland.

&&

SYNOPSIS...Cousins
SHORT TERM...Cousins
LONG TERM...Gross/Speck
AVIATION...Speck
Hazardous weather outlook, Jan 31, 3:46 AM CST, 10 hours 57 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
346 AM CST Mon Jan 31 2022

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346 AM CST Mon Jan 31 2022

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

Patchy dense fog is possible early this morning across far
eastern Iowa and northwest Illinois north of Highway 30.Expect
reduced visibilities and slippery travel conditions in dense fog.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY

A winter storm will bring accumulating snow to portions of the
outlook area late Tuesday through Thursday. The heaviest snow will
fall Wednesday night, with total snowfall amounts over 6 inches
likely along and south of a line from Kirksville Missouri, to
Galesburg, to Princeton IL. Snow amounts between 3-6 inches is
possible south of a line from Fairfield, to the Quad Cities. A
winter storm watch has been issued for portions of the area.

Wind chills between minus 15 and minus 25 degrees will be possible
Friday morning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed today or tonight.

DC/TG

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 31, 2:51 AM CSTWinter Storm WatchDVNHancock, Henderson, McDonough, Putnam, Warren24 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.