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Late January Extreme Cold; Watching East Coast Storm Threat This Weekend

The next blast of Arctic air surges south down the Plains, across the Great Lakes and through the Southeast and East Friday through Saturday. This could be longest duration of cold in several decades. Forecast models are being closely monitored for potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Confidence in coastal impacts has increased. Read More >

Overview

A winter storm brought widespread light and fluffy snow to much of eastern Iowa, northwest Illinois, and northeast Missouri Thursday afternoon - evening.  This snow impacted the evening commute causing hazardous travel on area roads.  Snowfall amounts were generally between 1-3 inches, with a few localized higher totals.  Some light freezing drizzle was also common before the snow began for many locations.  
 

NWS Official Totals

Moline: 2.1"
Dubuque: 5.5"
Davenport NWS: 1.9" 

 

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Weather Prediction Center Surface Analysis/Fronts/Radar 
6pm Thursday
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