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Above Average Temperatures for the West and Central Plains; Lake Effect Snow Continues

Well above average temperatures will prevail across the Plains and the West Coast this week, while a cold front will bring Arctic air to the South and East Coast Thursday and Friday. Lake effect snow is forecast downwind of the Great Lakes through Thursday along and behind the Arctic front, as well as mountain snow across the Southern Appalachians. Read More >

Overview

  • A wide swath of 6 to 10 inches of snow fell across parts of eastern Iowa and northwest Illinois from the late evening of Feb. 11 into the early morning of Feb. 13.
     
  • Much of the area saw completely snow-covered roads with numerous accidents, towing restrictions, and school and business closures on Feb. 12.

     
    Official Snowfall Totals
    Moline, IL Davenport, IA Dubuque, IA
    2.3" 4.6" 6.8"
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