Weather Story

Rain To Develop and Mix With or Change To Snow

Snow Likely Friday

Precipitation Type Timing Friday

Slow Down While Driving Friday

March 4th-5th Event Summary

Rain will initially develop across the area around midnight and will mix with or change over to all snow. Until pavement temperatures cool any snow will melt on contact with the roads.

A light snow event is expected late tonight through Friday afternoon across the forecast area. Snowfall amounts generally less than 2 inches are forecast and are expected mainly north of Hwy 30. Pavement and surface temps may make it difficult for snow to accumulate on roads thus limiting impacts

Forecast precipitation timing Friday morning

While snowfall amounts are expected to be light tomorrow, less snow doesn’t always mean you are good to go. Remember to slow down and allow extra space between vehicles tomorrow.

March 4th saw soaking rainfall across the area, with numerous reports of one to two inches in total. Rain transitioned to a rain/snow mix or all snow on March 5th, with strong northwest winds reported between 40 to 50 mph, leading to blowing snow and reduced visibilities down to a quarter mile for Dubuque and Cedar Rapids