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Extreme Fire Weather Concerns for the Western U.S.; Severe Weather and Flooding Threats for the Central U.S.

Extremely critical fire weather conditions are expected to develop across the Great Basin and Southwest today, and exceptionally dry and windy conditions will promote rapid wildfire spread through the weekend. Scattered severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are possible across parts of the Ozark Plateau into lower Ohio Valley and parts of the northern Rockies into adjacent Great Plains. Read More >

Overview

A strong winter storm brought heavy wet snow and gusty north winds to eastern IA, northwest IL, and northeast MO on Tuesday.  Snowfall amounts between 6 and 10 inches were common, with higher totals of 11 to 15 inches falling mainly in Dubuque, Jones, Linn, and Johnson counties in Iowa.  Several accidents occurred on area roads, with a long backup/delay observed on I-80 Tuesday evening near Iowa City.

In addition, strong north winds over 30 mph were common with this storm.

NWS Official Totals

Dubuque: 12.6"
Davenport NWS: 10.8"
Moline: 9.6"

Climate Numbers from the January 8-9 Event
Snowfall Numbers and Climate Perspective from January 8-9 Event
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