Winter Weather Brings Dangerous Travel Conditions Across the Northern U.S.

Heavy lake effect snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes through early Saturday. Snow squalls with heavy snow and gusty winds will create dangerous travel in the Interior Northeast due to low visibility and slippery roads. A major winter storm will bring moderate to heavy, accumulating snow and gusty winds from the eastern Plains to the western Great Lakes today through Saturday. Read More >

Winter Storm is Moving In

Major Winter Storm This Weekend

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Snow is spreading through eastern Iowa, and is already bringing snow covered snow covered roads. Through Midnight, accumulating snow will begin in the Quad Cities and Dubuque metro areas. Not long after it begins, snow will be seen on roads. Prepare for Winter Storm conditions tonight.

Our first winter storm of the season will be a long duration event beginning tonight and ending early Sunday morning. Widespread travel impacts are expected, with winter storm warnings now in effect for the entire forecast area.

Total snowfall amounts over 8” are likely across most if not all of the area, with peak snowfall rates over 1”/hr at times on Saturday. Slick travel is expected, in addition, southeast winds will gust up to 30 mph creating drifting snow and visibility restrictions. Remember, with ice and snow take it slow!

Estimated snowfall timing for the outlook area.

Remember, with ice and snow TAKE IT SLOW!

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Winter Weather Brings Dangerous Travel Conditions Across the Northern U.S.

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