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Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Across the Southern and Eastern US; Heat and Fire Weather Concerns in the West

Showers and thunderstorms are expected across the southern and eastern US this week, with heavy rain and localized flooding, particularly near the Gulf Coast. Monsoonal moisture will bring rain and potential flooding to parts of the Southwest. Heat and fire weather threats will continue to impact the West. Read More >

Overview

February 6, 2021

An area of light to moderate snow moved eastward across Iowa, Missouri, and Illinois Saturday, February 6, 2021.  The snow was fluffy in nature and was easily drifted by northwest winds of 10 to 15 mph.  Snowfall amounts were generally between 1 and 3 inches and roughly along and south of Highway 30.  The higher amounts around 3 inches fell in southeast Iowa, northeast Missouri, and into parts of west central Illinois. 
 

Official National Weather Service Observations

Moline, IL 1.1"
Davenport, IA 1.2"
Dubuque, IA Trace


Cedar Rapids, Iowa City and Burlington do not measure snow as part of their climate records. Please see the Snowfall Amounts and Storm Reports sections for reported snow amounts in these locations.

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