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Tracking Late December Winter Storm Expected to Impact the Northern Plains through the Northeast U.S.

A winter storm system will rapidly intensify over the Midwest on Sunday and track through the Great Lakes on Monday. Periods of heavy snow are anticipated across the Upper Great Lakes late Sunday and continuing into Monday. At least 1/10 inch of ice accumulation is expected from a wintry mix across much of the interior Northeast U.S. starting Sunday afternoon. Read More >

Overview

A winter storm brought snow to much of eastern Iowa, northwest Illinois, and northeast Missouri Friday afternoon - early Saturday morning.  This snow impacted the evening commute causing hazardous travel, especially between Des Moines and Iowa City on Interstate 80 and along I-380 between Iowa City and Cedar Rapids.  The highest snow totals between 8 and 12 inches were common roughly along a line from Des Moines to Keokuk.  Snow amounts between 4-7 inches were found across much of eastern Iowa towards west central Illinois.  Lesser amounts of 1-3 inches were reported in northern and north central Illinois.  

Illinois, Iowa, and Missouri DOT reported slick and snow covered roads through much of the event.  Winds between 20-30 mph were also seen causing some blowing and drifting of snow.  

NWS Official Totals

Moline: 4.6"
Dubuque: 1.9"
Davenport NWS: 4.0" 

 

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