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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

Snow fell over much of eastern Iowa, northwest Illinois, and northeast Missouri late Saturday and into Sunday morning, as an upper level storm system tracked east over the Great Plains.  Snow covered roads and reduced visibilities were seen as the snow fell between 9 pm Saturday and 9 am Sunday.  Snowfall totals between 1 and 3 inches were common, with a few locally higher amounts around 4 inches.  The highest totals fell east of the Mississippi river in Knox, Henry, Bureau, and Putnam counties.

National Weather Service Official Observations (event totals):

  • Moline-Quad City International Airport: 2.3" 
  • Davenport Municipal Airport (NWS Office): 3.0"
  • Dubuque Regional Airport: 1.1"
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