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Blizzard Warning 2, NWS Quad Cities, IA
NWS Quad Cities, IA issued this blizzard warning at Mar 14, 2026, 12:33 PM CDT for 21 counties in Iowa; 11 counties in Illinois. It took effect at Mar 15, 2026, 10:27 AM CDT. It was in force for 27 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 14, 2026, 12:33 PM CDT (17:33 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 15, 2026, 10:27 AM CDT
- Expired
- Mar 16, 2026, 1:00 PM CDT
- In force
- 27 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Quad Cities, IA
All 32 counties
Benton County, IA, Buchanan County, IA, Cedar County, IA, Clinton County, IA, Delaware County, IA, Des Moines County, IA, Dubuque County, IA, Henry County, IA, Iowa County, IA, Jackson County, IA, Jefferson County, IA, Johnson County, IA, Jones County, IA, Keokuk County, IA, Lee County, IA, Linn County, IA, Louisa County, IA, Muscatine County, IA, Scott County, IA, Van Buren County, IA, Washington County, IA, Bureau County, IL, Carroll County, IL, Henderson County, IL, Henry County, IL, Jo Daviess County, IL, Mercer County, IL, Putnam County, IL, Rock Island County, IL, Stephenson County, IL, Warren County, IL, Whiteside County, IL
The radar
The Quad Cities radar (KDVN), 33 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 17:36 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 8:15 PM CDT | SNOW 2.5 | Lowden, IA | Visibility 1/2 to 1/8 mile at times. |
| Mar 15, 9:47 PM CDT | SNOW 1.5 | Mount Vernon, IA | |
| Mar 15, 10:36 PM CDT | SNOW 3.2 | 2 Nw Cedar Rapids, IA | |
| Mar 15, 10:45 PM CDT | SNOW 3.7 | Lowden, IA | Corrects previous snow report from Lowden. Visibility 1/2 to 1/8 mile at times, 1.2 inches last 90 min. |
| Mar 15, 11:27 PM CDT | SNOW 2 | 2 W Freeport, IL | |
| Mar 16, 12:00 AM CDT | SNOW 2.7 | 2 Sw Williamstown, IA | |
| Mar 16, 12:00 AM CDT | SNOW 4.5 | 3 Ne Muscatine, IA | |
| Mar 16, 12:24 AM CDT | SNOW 1.5 | 3 N Stockton, IL | |
| Mar 16, 1:00 AM CDT | SNOW 3.2 | Dubuque Regional Arpt, IA | Snowfall past 6 hours, still snowing. |
| Mar 16, 1:00 AM CDT | SNOW 4 | Quad City Airport, IL | Snowfall past 6 hours, still snowing. |
| Mar 16, 1:00 AM CDT | SNOW 4.3 | Davenport Airport, IA | Snowfall past 6-hrs, still snowing heavy. |
| Mar 16, 2:50 AM CDT | SNOW 5.5 | 2 Ne Davenport, IA | Averaged about 5.5 inches of snow with drifts over a foot. |
| Mar 16, 4:10 AM CDT | SNOW 5 | 2 N Rock Island, IL | Averaged about 5 inches of snow with some higher drifts. |
| Mar 16, 4:29 AM CDT | SNOW 5.5 | 1 Sw Silvis, IL | Snow measurements around 4.5 inches on the low side to 6.5 inches on the high side due to drifting. |
| Mar 16, 5:30 AM CDT | SNOW 2.8 | 3 W Richmond, IA | Cocorahs station IA-WS-7 Wellman 4.0 E. |
| Mar 16, 5:40 AM CDT | SNOW 6 | Freeport, IL | |
| Mar 16, 5:43 AM CDT | SNOW 8.5 | Lanark, IL | |
| Mar 16, 5:43 AM CDT | SNOW 8.5 | Lanark, IL | |
| Mar 16, 6:00 AM CDT | SNOW 1.5 | Sigourney, IA | CO-OP Observer station SGYI4 Sigourney. |
| Mar 16, 6:00 AM CDT | SNOW 2 | 2 Nnw Mount Auburn, IA | Cocorahs station IA-BT-11 Mount Auburn 2.2 NNW. |
| Mar 16, 6:10 AM CDT | SNOW 4.1 | 2 Nw Cedar Rapids, IA | Cocorahs station IA-LN-49 Cedar Rapids 2.1 NW. |
| Mar 16, 6:15 AM CDT | SNOW 7 | 2 N Credit Island, IA | |
| Mar 16, 6:30 AM CDT | SNOW 3.5 | Ely, IA | Cocorahs station IA-LN-3 Ely 0.5 SE. |
| Mar 16, 6:30 AM CDT | SNOW 3.8 | Aledo, IL | CO-OP Observer station ALEI2 Aledo. |
| Mar 16, 6:30 AM CDT | SNOW 5.9 | Elizabeth, IL | CO-OP Observer station EZBI2 Elizabeth. |
| Mar 16, 6:30 AM CDT | SNOW 6.6 | 1 Nne Moline, IL | Snow total so far. 0.38 liquid equivalent. |
| Mar 16, 6:30 AM CDT | SNOW 7 | 2 N Rock Island, IL | Updated snow amount for this site. |
| Mar 16, 6:36 AM CDT | SNOW 3.9 | Albany, IL | |
| Mar 16, 6:45 AM CDT | SNOW 6.5 | Galena, IL | |
| Mar 16, 6:48 AM CDT | SNOW 7.3 | 2 W Freeport, IL | |
| Mar 16, 6:53 AM CDT | SNOW 3.8 | New London, IA | |
| Mar 16, 6:53 AM CDT | SNOW 3.8 | New London, IA | |
| Mar 16, 7:00 AM CDT | SNOW 1.1 | 1 Sw Stronghurst, IL | Cocorahs station IL-HD-1 Stronghurst 0.4 SSW. |
| Mar 16, 7:00 AM CDT | SNOW 1.8 | 2 Se Williamsburg, IA | CO-OP Observer station WLBI4 1 E Williamsburg. |
| Mar 16, 7:00 AM CDT | SNOW 2 | 1 S Salem, IA | CO-OP Observer station SLHI4 Salem 1 S. |
| Mar 16, 7:00 AM CDT | SNOW 2 | 3 Se Iowa City Municipa, IA | CO-OP Observer station ICYI4 Iowa City. |
| Mar 16, 7:00 AM CDT | SNOW 2.4 | 1 Sw Washington, IA | CO-OP Observer station WSHI4 Washington 2 SSW. |
| Mar 16, 7:00 AM CDT | SNOW 2.4 | Donnellson, IA | CO-OP Observer station DNNI4 Donnellson. |
| Mar 16, 7:00 AM CDT | SNOW 2.5 | 1 E Kewanee, IL | CO-OP Observer station KEWI2 Kewanee 1 E. |
| Mar 16, 7:00 AM CDT | SNOW 2.5 | 1 Se Robins, IA | Cocorahs station IA-LN-53 Robins 0.8 SE. |
| Mar 16, 7:00 AM CDT | SNOW 2.5 | 1 Sw Perlee, IA | Cocorahs station IA-JF-12 Fairfield 5.7 NNE. |
| Mar 16, 7:00 AM CDT | SNOW 3 | 1 Nne Iowa City, IA | Cocorahs station IA-JH-58 Iowa City 1.4 NNE. |
| Mar 16, 7:00 AM CDT | SNOW 3 | 2 Ene Hiawatha, IA | Cocorahs station IA-LN-62 Cedar Rapids 5.8 N. |
| Mar 16, 7:00 AM CDT | SNOW 3 | 2 Ese Fairview, IA | CO-OP Observer station AMOI4 Anamosa 3 SSW. |
| Mar 16, 7:00 AM CDT | SNOW 3 | Solon, IA | Cocorahs station IA-JH-1 Solon 0.3 ESE. |
| Mar 16, 7:00 AM CDT | SNOW 3.2 | 2 E Iowa City, IA | Cocorahs station IA-JH-54 Iowa City 2.3 E. |
| Mar 16, 7:00 AM CDT | SNOW 3.2 | 3 Sse Atkins, IA | Cocorahs station IA-BT-12 Fairfax 4.0 NW. |
| Mar 16, 7:00 AM CDT | SNOW 3.5 | 1 Ne Dundee, IA | Cocorahs station IA-DW-10 1 NE Dundee. |
| Mar 16, 7:00 AM CDT | SNOW 3.5 | 2 Sw Yarmouth, IA | Cocorahs station IA-DM-15 2 WSW Yarmouth. |
| Mar 16, 7:00 AM CDT | SNOW 3.6 | 3 Ese Amber, IA | Cocorahs station IA-LS-5 Wapello 5.4 SE. |
| Mar 16, 7:00 AM CDT | SNOW 5 | 1 Nnw Monticello Munici, IA | CO-OP Observer station MCLI4 Monticello. |
| Mar 16, 7:00 AM CDT | SNOW 5 | 2 Wnw Charlotte, IA | Cocorahs station IA-CN-17 Charlotte 1.9 WNW. |
| Mar 16, 7:00 AM CDT | SNOW 5.9 | Green River, IL | Cocorahs station IL-HY-30 Colona 0.5 ESE. |
| Mar 16, 7:00 AM CDT | SNOW 6 | Hanover, IL | Cocorahs station IL-JD-6 Hanover 0.2 NW. |
| Mar 16, 7:00 AM CDT | SNOW 6.1 | Dubuque Regional Arpt, IA | Storm total so far. |
| Mar 16, 7:00 AM CDT | SNOW 6.3 | 4 Nne Muscatine, IA | CO-OP Observer station MSTI4 2 N Muscatine. |
| Mar 16, 7:00 AM CDT | SNOW 7 | 2 Wnw Bettendorf, IA | |
| Mar 16, 7:00 AM CDT | SNOW 7.4 | Davenport Airport, IA | Strom total so far at 7 AM CDT. |
| Mar 16, 7:00 AM CDT | SNOW 7.4 | Davenport Municipality, IA | CO-OP Observer station DVNI4 Davenport 6 N. |
| Mar 16, 7:00 AM CDT | SNOW 7.5 | 3 Ene Clinton, IA | Cocorahs station IA-CN-25 Clinton 1.3 NNE. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Lincoln, IL (KILX), launched 12:00Z, 5.6 hours before the alert went out and 257 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
- 1502 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 81 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -41 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 271 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
369 WWUS43 KDVN 141733 WSWDVN URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL 1233 PM CDT Sat Mar 14 2026 IAZ040>042-051>053-063>065-067-076>078-087>089-150145- /O.UPG.KDVN.WS.A.0001.260316T0000Z-260317T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KDVN.BZ.W.0002.260315T2100Z-260316T1800Z/ Buchanan-Delaware-Dubuque-Benton-Linn-Jones-Iowa-Johnson-Cedar- Muscatine-Keokuk-Washington-Louisa-Jefferson-Henry IA-Des Moines- Including the cities of Vinton, Marengo, Sigourney, Washington, Dubuque, Independence, Iowa City, Mount Pleasant, Anamosa, Wapello, Fairfield, Burlington, Tipton, Manchester, Cedar Rapids, and Muscatine 1233 PM CDT Sat Mar 14 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SUNDAY TO 1 PM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast, and southeast Iowa. * WHEN...From 4 PM Sunday to 1 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Strong winds could cause tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. the latest road conditions are available at 511ia.org or by calling 511. && $$ IAZ054-066-068-ILZ001-002-007-009-015-016-024-150145- /O.UPG.KDVN.WS.A.0001.260316T0000Z-260317T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KDVN.BZ.W.0002.260316T0000Z-260316T2100Z/ Jackson-Clinton-Scott-Jo Daviess-Stephenson-Carroll-Whiteside- Rock Island-Henry IL-Mercer- Including the cities of Mount Carroll, Sterling, Freeport, Galena, Davenport, Geneseo, Moline, Bettendorf, Maquoketa, Clinton, Rock Island, and Aledo 1233 PM CDT Sat Mar 14 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM SUNDAY TO 4 PM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 to 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Illinois and east central Iowa. * WHEN...From 7 PM Sunday to 4 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. In Iowa, the latest road conditions are available at 511ia.org or by calling 511. In Illinois, the latest road conditions are available at gettingaroundillinois.com. && $$ IAZ098-099-150145- /O.NEW.KDVN.BZ.W.0002.260315T2100Z-260316T1800Z/ Van Buren-Lee- Including the cities of Keosauqua and Fort Madison 1233 PM CDT Sat Mar 14 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SUNDAY TO 1 PM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Lee and Van Buren Counties. * WHEN...From 4 PM Sunday to 1 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. the latest road conditions are available at 511ia.org or by calling 511. && $$ ILZ017-018-150145- /O.CON.KDVN.WS.A.0001.260316T0000Z-260317T0000Z/ Bureau-Putnam- Including the cities of Princeton and Hennepin 1233 PM CDT Sat Mar 14 2026 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Bureau and Putnam Counties. * WHEN...From Sunday evening through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are possible and may make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary. && $$ Gibbs
9 follow-up statements
952 WWUS43 KDVN 150113 WSWDVN URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL 813 PM CDT Sat Mar 14 2026 IAZ040>042-051>053-063>065-067-076>078-087>089-098-099-150915- /O.CON.KDVN.BZ.W.0002.260315T2100Z-260316T1800Z/ Buchanan-Delaware-Dubuque-Benton-Linn-Jones-Iowa-Johnson-Cedar- Muscatine-Keokuk-Washington-Louisa-Jefferson-Henry IA-Des Moines- Van Buren-Lee- Including the cities of Tipton, Washington, Burlington, Independence, Anamosa, Sigourney, Iowa City, Muscatine, Wapello, Fairfield, Fort Madison, Manchester, Vinton, Marengo, Keosauqua, Mount Pleasant, Dubuque, and Cedar Rapids 813 PM CDT Sat Mar 14 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SUNDAY TO 1 PM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches possible. The highest accumulations are expected north of Highway 34. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast, and southeast Iowa. * WHEN...From 4 PM Sunday to 1 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. the latest road conditions are available at 511ia.org or by calling 511. && $$ IAZ054-066-068-ILZ001-002-007-009-015-016-024-150915- /O.CON.KDVN.BZ.W.0002.260316T0000Z-260316T2100Z/ Jackson-Clinton-Scott-Jo Daviess-Stephenson-Carroll-Whiteside- Rock Island-Henry IL-Mercer- Including the cities of Bettendorf, Clinton, Sterling, Freeport, Geneseo, Galena, Moline, Maquoketa, Aledo, Davenport, Mount Carroll, and Rock Island 813 PM CDT Sat Mar 14 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM SUNDAY TO 4 PM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 to 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Illinois and east central Iowa. * WHEN...From 7 PM Sunday to 4 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. In Iowa, the latest road conditions are available at 511ia.org or by calling 511. In Illinois, the latest road conditions are available at gettingaroundillinois.com. && $$ ILZ017-018-150915- /O.CON.KDVN.WS.A.0001.260316T0000Z-260317T0000Z/ Bureau-Putnam- Including the cities of Hennepin and Princeton 813 PM CDT Sat Mar 14 2026 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Bureau and Putnam Counties. * WHEN...From Sunday evening through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are possible and may make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary. && $$ McClure
164 WWUS43 KDVN 150731 WSWDVN URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL 231 AM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ILZ017-151545- /O.UPG.KDVN.WS.A.0001.260316T0000Z-260317T0000Z/ /O.EXB.KDVN.BZ.W.0002.260316T0000Z-260316T1800Z/ Bureau- Including the cities of Princeton 231 AM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Bureau County. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. the latest road conditions are available at gettingaroundillinois.com. && $$ ILZ025-026-151545- /O.EXB.KDVN.BZ.W.0002.260316T0000Z-260316T1800Z/ Henderson-Warren- Including the cities of Monmouth and Oquawka 231 AM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 to 60 mph. * WHERE...Henderson and Warren Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. the latest road conditions are available at gettingaroundillinois.com. && $$ IAZ054-066-068-ILZ001-002-007-009-015-016-024-151545- /O.EXT.KDVN.BZ.W.0002.260316T0000Z-260316T1800Z/ Jackson-Clinton-Scott-Jo Daviess-Stephenson-Carroll-Whiteside- Rock Island-Henry IL-Mercer- Including the cities of Clinton, Sterling, Moline, Davenport, Mount Carroll, Galena, Bettendorf, Freeport, Rock Island, Maquoketa, Aledo, and Geneseo 231 AM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 to 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Illinois and east central Iowa. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. In Iowa, the latest road conditions are available at 511ia.org or by calling 511. In Illinois, the latest road conditions are available at gettingaroundillinois.com. && $$ IAZ040>042-051>053-063>065-067-076>078-087>089-098-099-151545- /O.CON.KDVN.BZ.W.0002.260315T2100Z-260316T1800Z/ Buchanan-Delaware-Dubuque-Benton-Linn-Jones-Iowa-Johnson-Cedar- Muscatine-Keokuk-Washington-Louisa-Jefferson-Henry IA-Des Moines- Van Buren-Lee- Including the cities of Anamosa, Burlington, Manchester, Tipton, Wapello, Keosauqua, Cedar Rapids, Marengo, Fort Madison, Washington, Independence, Sigourney, Muscatine, Mount Pleasant, Fairfield, Vinton, Iowa City, and Dubuque 231 AM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 PM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches possible. The highest accumulations are expected north of Highway 34. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast, and southeast Iowa. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 1 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. the latest road conditions are available at 511ia.org or by calling 511. && $$ ILZ018-151545- /O.EXT.KDVN.WS.A.0001.260316T0000Z-260316T1800Z/ Putnam- Including the cities of Hennepin 231 AM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...WINTER STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations up to three inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Putnam County. * WHEN...From this evening through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are possible and may make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary. && $$ Gross
521 WWUS43 KDVN 151527 WSWDVN URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL 1027 AM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ILZ018-152330- /O.UPG.KDVN.WS.A.0001.260316T0000Z-260316T1800Z/ /O.EXA.KDVN.BZ.W.0002.260316T0000Z-260316T1800Z/ Putnam- Including the cities of Hennepin 1027 AM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Putnam County. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. the latest road conditions are available at gettingaroundillinois.com. && $$ IAZ040-051-152330- /O.EXT.KDVN.BZ.W.0002.260315T1527Z-260316T1800Z/ Buchanan-Benton- Including the cities of Independence and Vinton 1027 AM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING STARTING NOW AND IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Freezing rain and sleet this afternoon mixed with snow. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. A light glaze of ice is possible this afternoon. * WHERE...Benton and Buchanan Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. the latest road conditions are available at 511ia.org or by calling 511. && $$ IAZ041-042-052-053-063>065-067-076>078-087>089-098-099-152330- /O.CON.KDVN.BZ.W.0002.260315T2100Z-260316T1800Z/ Delaware-Dubuque-Linn-Jones-Iowa-Johnson-Cedar-Muscatine-Keokuk- Washington-Louisa-Jefferson-Henry IA-Des Moines-Van Buren-Lee- Including the cities of Mount Pleasant, Burlington, Fort Madison, Cedar Rapids, Anamosa, Manchester, Keosauqua, Dubuque, Washington, Tipton, Sigourney, Fairfield, Iowa City, Muscatine, Wapello, and Marengo 1027 AM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 PM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast, and southeast Iowa. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 1 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. the latest road conditions are available at 511ia.org or by calling 511. && $$ IAZ054-066-068-ILZ001-002-007-009-015>017-024>026-152330- /O.CON.KDVN.BZ.W.0002.260316T0000Z-260316T1800Z/ Jackson-Clinton-Scott-Jo Daviess-Stephenson-Carroll-Whiteside- Rock Island-Henry IL-Bureau-Mercer-Henderson-Warren- Including the cities of Galena, Rock Island, Oquawka, Geneseo, Mount Carroll, Clinton, Monmouth, Davenport, Moline, Sterling, Maquoketa, Bettendorf, Aledo, Freeport, and Princeton 1027 AM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of north central, northwest, and west central Illinois and east central Iowa. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. In Iowa, the latest road conditions are available at 511ia.org or by calling 511. In Illinois, the latest road conditions are available at gettingaroundillinois.com. && $$ Gibbs
539 WWUS43 KDVN 151818 WSWDVN URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL 118 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 IAZ040-051-160230- /O.CON.KDVN.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260316T1800Z/ Buchanan-Benton- Including the cities of Vinton and Independence 118 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Freezing rain and sleet this afternoon mixed with snow. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. A light glaze of ice is possible this afternoon. * WHERE...Benton and Buchanan Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. the latest road conditions are available at 511ia.org or by calling 511. && $$ IAZ041-042-052-053-063>065-067-076>078-087>089-098-099-160230- /O.CON.KDVN.BZ.W.0002.260315T2100Z-260316T1800Z/ Delaware-Dubuque-Linn-Jones-Iowa-Johnson-Cedar-Muscatine-Keokuk- Washington-Louisa-Jefferson-Henry IA-Des Moines-Van Buren-Lee- Including the cities of Fort Madison, Washington, Marengo, Tipton, Dubuque, Muscatine, Mount Pleasant, Anamosa, Keosauqua, Burlington, Cedar Rapids, Manchester, Fairfield, Wapello, Sigourney, and Iowa City 118 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast, and southeast Iowa. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. the latest road conditions are available at 511ia.org or by calling 511. && $$ IAZ054-066-068-ILZ001-002-007-009-015>018-024>026-160230- /O.CON.KDVN.BZ.W.0002.260316T0000Z-260316T1800Z/ Jackson-Clinton-Scott-Jo Daviess-Stephenson-Carroll-Whiteside- Rock Island-Henry IL-Bureau-Putnam-Mercer-Henderson-Warren- Including the cities of Maquoketa, Princeton, Hennepin, Rock Island, Bettendorf, Clinton, Freeport, Davenport, Monmouth, Sterling, Mount Carroll, Oquawka, Geneseo, Galena, Aledo, and Moline 118 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 9 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of north central, northwest, and west central Illinois and east central Iowa. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. In Iowa, the latest road conditions are available at 511ia.org or by calling 511. In Illinois, the latest road conditions are available at gettingaroundillinois.com. && $$ ILZ034-035-MOZ009-010-160230- /O.NEW.KDVN.WW.Y.0005.260316T0000Z-260316T1800Z/ Hancock-McDonough-Scotland-Clark- Including the cities of Carthage, Kahoka, Memphis, and Macomb 118 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...In Illinois, Hancock and McDonough Counties. In Missouri, Clark and Scotland Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. In Illinois, the latest road conditions are available at gettingaroundillinois.com. In Missouri, the latest road conditions are available at modot.org or by calling 511. && $$ Gibbs
294 WWUS43 KDVN 160149 WSWDVN URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL 849 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 IAZ040-051-161000- /O.CON.KDVN.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260316T1800Z/ Buchanan-Benton- Including the cities of Vinton and Independence 849 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Benton and Buchanan Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. the latest road conditions are available at 511ia.org or by calling 511. && $$ IAZ041-042-052-053-063>065-067-076>078-087>089-098-099-161000- /O.CON.KDVN.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260316T1800Z/ Delaware-Dubuque-Linn-Jones-Iowa-Johnson-Cedar-Muscatine-Keokuk- Washington-Louisa-Jefferson-Henry IA-Des Moines-Van Buren-Lee- Including the cities of Tipton, Muscatine, Dubuque, Fort Madison, Anamosa, Sigourney, Manchester, Marengo, Washington, Fairfield, Iowa City, Keosauqua, Wapello, Burlington, Cedar Rapids, and Mount Pleasant 849 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast, and southeast Iowa. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. the latest road conditions are available at 511ia.org or by calling 511. && $$ IAZ054-066-068-ILZ001-002-007-009-015>018-024>026-161000- /O.CON.KDVN.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260316T1800Z/ Jackson-Clinton-Scott-Jo Daviess-Stephenson-Carroll-Whiteside- Rock Island-Henry IL-Bureau-Putnam-Mercer-Henderson-Warren- Including the cities of Galena, Davenport, Hennepin, Maquoketa, Freeport, Sterling, Rock Island, Bettendorf, Princeton, Aledo, Oquawka, Monmouth, Moline, Clinton, Geneseo, and Mount Carroll 849 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 6 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of north central, northwest, and west central Illinois and east central Iowa. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. In Iowa, the latest road conditions are available at 511ia.org or by calling 511. In Illinois, the latest road conditions are available at gettingaroundillinois.com. && $$ ILZ034-035-MOZ009-010-161000- /O.CON.KDVN.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260316T1800Z/ Hancock-McDonough-Scotland-Clark- Including the cities of Memphis, Macomb, Kahoka, and Carthage 849 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...In Illinois, Hancock and McDonough Counties. In Missouri, Clark and Scotland Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. In Illinois, the latest road conditions are available at gettingaroundillinois.com. In Missouri, the latest road conditions are available at modot.org or by calling 511. && $$ McClure
562 WWUS43 KDVN 160751 WSWDVN URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL 251 AM CDT Mon Mar 16 2026 IAZ040-051-161200- /O.EXT.KDVN.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260316T1200Z/ Buchanan-Benton- Including the cities of Vinton and Independence 251 AM CDT Mon Mar 16 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Benton and Buchanan Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Latest road conditions are available at 511ia.org or by calling 511. && $$ IAZ041-042-052-053-063>065-067-076>078-087>089-098-099-161500- /O.EXT.KDVN.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260316T1500Z/ Delaware-Dubuque-Linn-Jones-Iowa-Johnson-Cedar-Muscatine-Keokuk- Washington-Louisa-Jefferson-Henry IA-Des Moines-Van Buren-Lee- Including the cities of Mount Pleasant, Manchester, Anamosa, Tipton, Muscatine, Marengo, Fort Madison, Cedar Rapids, Burlington, Washington, Dubuque, Iowa City, Wapello, Fairfield, Sigourney, and Keosauqua 251 AM CDT Mon Mar 16 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast, and southeast Iowa. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Latest road conditions are available at 511ia.org or by calling 511. && $$ IAZ054-066-068-ILZ001-002-007-009-015>018-024>026-161800- /O.CON.KDVN.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260316T1800Z/ Jackson-Clinton-Scott-Jo Daviess-Stephenson-Carroll-Whiteside- Rock Island-Henry IL-Bureau-Putnam-Mercer-Henderson-Warren- Including the cities of Princeton, Hennepin, Galena, Bettendorf, Mount Carroll, Moline, Davenport, Aledo, Freeport, Rock Island, Maquoketa, Monmouth, Clinton, Geneseo, Oquawka, and Sterling 251 AM CDT Mon Mar 16 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of north central, northwest, and west central Illinois and east central Iowa. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. In Iowa, the latest road conditions are available at 511ia.org or by calling 511. In Illinois, the latest road conditions are available at gettingaroundillinois.com. && $$ ILZ034-035-MOZ009-010-161500- /O.EXT.KDVN.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260316T1500Z/ Hancock-McDonough-Scotland-Clark- Including the cities of Memphis, Macomb, Carthage, and Kahoka 251 AM CDT Mon Mar 16 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...In Illinois, Hancock and McDonough Counties. In Missouri, Clark and Scotland Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. In Illinois, the latest road conditions are available at gettingaroundillinois.com. In Missouri, the latest road conditions are available at modot.org or by calling 511. && $$ JTS
046 WWUS43 KDVN 161153 WSWDVN URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL 653 AM CDT Mon Mar 16 2026 IAZ040-051-161500- /O.EXP.KDVN.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260316T1200Z/ /O.EXB.KDVN.WW.Y.0005.260316T1200Z-260316T1500Z/ Buchanan-Benton- Including the cities of Vinton and Independence 653 AM CDT Mon Mar 16 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS MORNING... ...BLIZZARD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 AM CDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Benton and Buchanan Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will be slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. the latest road conditions are available at 511ia.org or by calling 511. && $$ IAZ041-042-052-053-063>065-067-076>078-087>089-098-099-161800- /O.EXB.KDVN.WW.Y.0005.260316T1500Z-260316T1800Z/ /O.CON.KDVN.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260316T1500Z/ Delaware-Dubuque-Linn-Jones-Iowa-Johnson-Cedar-Muscatine-Keokuk- Washington-Louisa-Jefferson-Henry IA-Des Moines-Van Buren-Lee- Including the cities of Mount Pleasant, Manchester, Anamosa, Tipton, Muscatine, Marengo, Fort Madison, Cedar Rapids, Burlington, Washington, Dubuque, Iowa City, Wapello, Fairfield, Sigourney, and Keosauqua 653 AM CDT Mon Mar 16 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS MORNING... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast, and southeast Iowa. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, until 10 AM CDT this morning. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 10 AM this morning to 1 PM CDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will be slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Latest road conditions are available at 511ia.org or by calling 511. && $$ IAZ054-066-068-ILZ001-002-007-009-015>018-024>026-161800- /O.CON.KDVN.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260316T1800Z/ Jackson-Clinton-Scott-Jo Daviess-Stephenson-Carroll-Whiteside- Rock Island-Henry IL-Bureau-Putnam-Mercer-Henderson-Warren- Including the cities of Princeton, Hennepin, Galena, Bettendorf, Mount Carroll, Moline, Davenport, Aledo, Freeport, Rock Island, Maquoketa, Monmouth, Clinton, Geneseo, Oquawka, and Sterling 653 AM CDT Mon Mar 16 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of north central, northwest, and west central Illinois and east central Iowa. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. In Iowa, the latest road conditions are available at 511ia.org or by calling 511. In Illinois, the latest road conditions are available at gettingaroundillinois.com. && $$ ILZ034-035-MOZ009-010-161800- /O.EXT.KDVN.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260316T1800Z/ Hancock-McDonough-Scotland-Clark- Including the cities of Memphis, Macomb, Carthage, and Kahoka 653 AM CDT Mon Mar 16 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...In Illinois, Hancock and McDonough Counties. In Missouri, Clark and Scotland Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will be slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. In Iowa, the latest road conditions are available at 511ia.org or by calling 511. In Illinois, the latest road conditions are available at gettingaroundillinois.com. In Missouri, the latest road conditions are available at modot.org or by calling 511. && $$ JTS
641 WWUS43 KDVN 161505 WSWDVN URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL 1005 AM CDT Mon Mar 16 2026 IAZ041-042-052-053-063>065-067-076>078-087>089-098-099-161800- /O.EXP.KDVN.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260316T1500Z/ /O.CON.KDVN.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260316T1800Z/ Delaware-Dubuque-Linn-Jones-Iowa-Johnson-Cedar-Muscatine-Keokuk- Washington-Louisa-Jefferson-Henry IA-Des Moines-Van Buren-Lee- Including the cities of Manchester, Wapello, Fairfield, Keosauqua, Iowa City, Washington, Mount Pleasant, Marengo, Burlington, Sigourney, Tipton, Fort Madison, Anamosa, Muscatine, Dubuque, and Cedar Rapids 1005 AM CDT Mon Mar 16 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...BLIZZARD WARNING HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations less than one inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast, and southeast Iowa. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. In Iowa, the latest road conditions are available at 511ia.org or by calling 511. In Illinois, the latest road conditions are available at gettingaroundillinois.com. In Missouri, the latest road conditions are available at modot.org or by calling 511. && $$ IAZ040-051-161615- /O.EXP.KDVN.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260316T1500Z/ Buchanan-Benton- Including the cities of Vinton and Independence 1005 AM CDT Mon Mar 16 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... Gusty winds will still produce some blowing and drifting snow well into the afternoon. $$ IAZ054-066-068-ILZ001-002-007-009-015>018-024>026-161800- /O.CON.KDVN.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260316T1800Z/ Jackson-Clinton-Scott-Jo Daviess-Stephenson-Carroll-Whiteside- Rock Island-Henry IL-Bureau-Putnam-Mercer-Henderson-Warren- Including the cities of Freeport, Moline, Princeton, Galena, Rock Island, Aledo, Sterling, Davenport, Oquawka, Hennepin, Mount Carroll, Monmouth, Maquoketa, Clinton, Bettendorf, and Geneseo 1005 AM CDT Mon Mar 16 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of north central, northwest, and west central Illinois and east central Iowa. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. In Iowa, the latest road conditions are available at 511ia.org or by calling 511. In Illinois, the latest road conditions are available at gettingaroundillinois.com. && $$ ILZ034-035-MOZ009-010-161800- /O.CON.KDVN.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260316T1800Z/ Hancock-McDonough-Scotland-Clark- Including the cities of Macomb, Kahoka, Carthage, and Memphis 1005 AM CDT Mon Mar 16 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...In Illinois, Hancock and McDonough Counties. In Missouri, Clark and Scotland Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. In Iowa, the latest road conditions are available at 511ia.org or by calling 511. In Illinois, the latest road conditions are available at gettingaroundillinois.com. In Missouri, the latest road conditions are available at modot.org or by calling 511. && $$ 12
021 WWUS43 KDVN 161805 WSWDVN URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL 105 PM CDT Mon Mar 16 2026 IAZ054-066-068-ILZ001-002-007-009-015>018-024>026-162100- /O.EXP.KDVN.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260316T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KDVN.WW.Y.0006.260316T1805Z-260316T2100Z/ Jackson-Clinton-Scott-Jo Daviess-Stephenson-Carroll-Whiteside- Rock Island-Henry IL-Bureau-Putnam-Mercer-Henderson-Warren- Including the cities of Freeport, Moline, Princeton, Galena, Rock Island, Aledo, Sterling, Davenport, Oquawka, Hennepin, Mount Carroll, Monmouth, Maquoketa, Clinton, Bettendorf, and Geneseo 105 PM CDT Mon Mar 16 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...BLIZZARD WARNING HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...Blowing and drifting snow. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of north central, northwest, and west central Illinois and east central Iowa. * WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. In Iowa, the latest road conditions are available at 511ia.org or by calling 511. In Illinois, the latest road conditions are available at gettingaroundillinois.com. && $$ IAZ041-042-052-053-063>065-067-076>078-087>089-162100- /O.EXP.KDVN.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260316T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KDVN.WW.Y.0006.260316T1805Z-260316T2100Z/ Delaware-Dubuque-Linn-Jones-Iowa-Johnson-Cedar-Muscatine-Keokuk- Washington-Louisa-Jefferson-Henry IA-Des Moines- Including the cities of Manchester, Wapello, Fairfield, Iowa City, Washington, Mount Pleasant, Marengo, Burlington, Sigourney, Tipton, Anamosa, Muscatine, Dubuque, and Cedar Rapids 105 PM CDT Mon Mar 16 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...Blowing and drifting snow. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast, and southeast Iowa. * WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. In Iowa, the latest road conditions are available at 511ia.org or by calling 511. In Illinois, the latest road conditions are available at gettingaroundillinois.com. && $$ IAZ098-099-ILZ034-035-MOZ009-010-161915- /O.EXP.KDVN.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260316T1800Z/ Van Buren-Lee-Hancock-McDonough-Scotland-Clark- Including the cities of Macomb, Carthage, Kahoka, Fort Madison, Memphis, and Keosauqua 105 PM CDT Mon Mar 16 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... Some blowing and drifting snow will linger well into the afternoon. $$ 12
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this blizzard 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 blizzard warning went out at Mar 14, 6:41 AM CDT, 5 hours 52 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
- Cloudy today, with a slight chance (15-20%) of light snow/ flurries and sprinkles this morning. No accumulation is expected.
- Significant travel impacts expected from a winter storm Sunday night into Monday with very strong winds creating blowing snow and near-blizzard conditions impacting the Monday AM commute.
- There is a Marginal (level 1 out 5) and Slight (level 2 out of 5) risk for severe storms on Sunday.
- Colder Monday and Tuesday, before warmer temperatures return by the end of the work week.
Area forecast discussion, Mar 14, 6:41 AM CDT, 5 hours 52 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
641 AM CDT Sat Mar 14 2026
.KEY MESSAGES...
- Cloudy today, with a slight chance (15-20%) of light snow/
flurries and sprinkles this morning. No accumulation is
expected.
- Significant travel impacts expected from a winter storm Sunday
night into Monday with very strong winds creating blowing snow
and near-blizzard conditions impacting the Monday AM commute.
- There is a Marginal (level 1 out 5) and Slight (level 2 out of
5) risk for severe storms on Sunday.
- Colder Monday and Tuesday, before warmer temperatures return
by the end of the work week.
&&
.SHORT TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
Issued at 321 AM CDT Sat Mar 14 2026
Morning radar mosaics show several echoes across IA and west central
IL, due to increase in fgen in the 700mb layer. However surface
observations have yet to report any precip reaching the ground
thanks in part to a dry 700-500mb RH layer as seen on our 00z DVN
sounding. Temperatures were in the low to mid 30s.
An fgen band will move across IA this morning, but with ceilings
still above 6kft the current thinking is we will just see
flurries/sprinkles with this activity. The exception may be across
our far south where the RAP model suggest enough saturation around
BRL for precip to reach the surface. In any case, no accumulation is
expected due to warm ground and pavement temps. Winds will turn
southeast this afternoon/evening with occasional gusts as we mix to
900mb per forecast soundings. Highs to top out in the low 40s in the
Hwy 20 corridor to the mid 50s in northeast MO. Strong warm
advection will commence tonight, with a warm front lifting north.
This will bring rising temps into the upper 40s/low 50s and breezy
south winds ahead of the next storm system.
&&
.LONG TERM /SUNDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/...
Issued at 321 AM CDT Sat Mar 14 2026
Water vapor this morning shows well advertised storm system is
now making its way onshore in the Pacific Northwest. This storm
will bring significant impacts to much of the Midwest Sunday
through Monday with gusty winds/warm temperatures/thunderstorms
on its warm side, to heavy snow, very strong NW winds, and near
whiteout/blizzard conditions on the cold side of the system.
New data this morning has shifted the surface low and its warm front
placement further north compared to previous runs. The general
consensus now has the low tracking from west central IA at 12z
Sunday and strengthening to 982 mb over southern WI by 00z
Monday. This puts most if not all the CWA in the warm sector and
has resulted in a warmer and noticeably more humid forecast for
the CWA during the daylight hours Sunday. Strong theta-e and
moisture advection will take place through the day (PWs over 1"
and dewpoints rising into the low 50s) coupled with increasing
low level convergence will support elevated showers and isolated
thunderstorms developing in the morning hours primarily over
central and northern IL. No severe weather is anticipated with
these storms at this time. This all changes when a strong cold
front tracks through the area in the afternoon. Building
instability/CAPE through the day and 0-6km shear values in
excess of 50kts will bring a risk of severe storms primarily in
the Noon to 7pm timeframe. SPC has maintained its
Marginal/Slight risk areas for the CWA with the bulk of the area
in 5% wind/hail aside from Putnam/McDonough counties. Any
severe risk should be east and south of the area after 7pm
Sunday.
Attention then turns to the strengthening CAA and how quickly
cold air moves in changing precipitation over to snow. This
should occur in quick order from west to east in the 7-10pm
timeframe as intense forcing in the TROWAL/DGZ arrives.
Snowfall rates between 1-2" per hour are likely in deformation
zone quickly overwhelming the warm ground and accumulating fast
on all surfaces. Latest snowfall amounts from the 00z
deterministic and ensemble guidance have increased slightly and
farther to the south. As a result, I have expanded the Winter
Storm Watch 2 tiers of counties south. Amounts over 4" are
likely over most of the CWA, with the highest totals of 6-9" in
the watch area. However, this snow will be very difficult to
measure due to the expected strong NW winds. In fact, the
probabilities for wind gusts over 55 mph on the REFS/NAM/00z
HREF have increased resulting in a High Wind Watch issuance for
our IA/MO counties. Sustained winds between 25 and 35 mph, with
gusts up to 60 mph will be possible. There is an expected 24mb
gradient across IA at the peak of the winds supporting these
conditions. These winds will be occurring while snow is falling
creating dangerous travel conditions with near zero visibility
at times.
Regarding headlines, have decided to hold off on upgrading with
this issuance as confidence in achieving blizzard criteria
remains just low enough to warrant another look by the day
shift. While you do not need 6" of snow to achieve blizzard
conditions, the 3+ hr duration of <1/4 mi vsby is something
that is still uncertain. You also do not need snow on the ground
for a blizzard as seen by the Jan 29 2008 and March 9th 2002
blizzards where there was <1" snow depth.
Monday night through Friday Assessment...High (>80%) confidence
of a warm-up the second half of the week. Medium (40-60%)
confidence of snow Tuesday night.
Northwest flow aloft will persist through the week but a building
upper level high will allow temperatures to moderate. After an
initial cold start, a rapid warm-up will be seen the second half of
the week. Tuesday morning will be very cold with windy conditions
creating wind chills of 10 to 20 below zero. Outside of a dry
week, the models have an upper level disturbance moving through
the area Tuesday night. Although moisture is not overly great,
the previous cold temperatures combined with the forcing looks
to be enough to generate some accumulating snow.
As for amounts, an educated guess is an inch or less for the area.
The lower amounts would be south of I-80 with the higher amounts
north of I-80.
&&
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SUNDAY/...
Issued at 641 AM CDT Sat Mar 14 2026
A band of light to moderate precipitation has developed along
the Highway 34 corridor early this morning. The band is just to
the north of the BRL TAF terminal. Observations and upstream
radar trends suggest that BRL will stay out of the
precipitation and MVFR ceilings, but we will hint at these
conditions with a SCT015. We may need to adjust if conditions
warrant. Otherwise, VFR conditions are expected through the
evening hours tonight, with southeasterly flow.
There is some uncertainty this evening into tonight on the
potential for low-level wind shear, but several models
suggest gusty winds overnight, leading to more mechanical
turbulence than LLWS. This will need to be monitored for the
addition of LLWS. Late in the period, ceilings do look to lower
ahead of an approaching system that will bring a plethora of
weather impacts for Sunday through Monday.
&&
.DVN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
IA...High Wind Watch from Sunday afternoon through Monday afternoon
for IAZ040>042-051>054-063>068-076>078-087>089-098-099.
Winter Storm Watch from Sunday evening through Monday evening
for IAZ040>042-051>054-063>068-076>078-087>089.
IL...Winter Storm Watch from Sunday evening through Monday evening
for ILZ001-002-007-009-015>018-024.
MO...High Wind Watch from Sunday afternoon through Monday afternoon
for MOZ009-010.
&&
SHORT TERM...Gross
LONG TERM...Gross
AVIATION...SchultzHazardous weather outlook, Mar 14, 4:02 AM CDT, 8 hours 31 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL 402 AM CDT Sat Mar 14 2026 IAZ040>042-051>054-063>068-076>078-087>089-098-099-ILZ001-002-007- 009-015>018-024>026-034-035-MOZ009-010-150915- 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- 402 AM CDT Sat Mar 14 2026 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 No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SUNDAY THROUGH FRIDAY There is a risk for severe storms Sunday south and east of a Dubuque, Iowa to Williamsburg, Iowa line. The primary hazards will be large hail and damaging wind. A significant winter storm is expected to impact much of the Midwest Sunday night through Monday with rain, snow, blowing snow, and very strong winds. Near blizzard conditions are possible with travel impacts likely for the Monday commutes. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation will not be needed today or tonight.
The office that day
Everything else NWS Quad Cities, IA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2:00 AM CDT | High Wind Watch | DVN | Benton, Buchanan, Cedar, Clinton, Delaware, Des Moines and 15 more | 11 hr |
| Mar 14, 12:33 PM CDT | High Wind Warning | DVN | Benton, Buchanan, Cedar, Clinton, Delaware, Des Moines and 15 more | 41 hr |
| Mar 14, 12:33 PM CDT | Wind Advisory | DVN | Hancock, Henderson, McDonough, Warren | 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.