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Heavy Snow in the Sierra Nevada; Heavy Rainfall in Texas Sunday

Heavy snow is expected in the Sierra Nevada mountain ranges into Saturday causing hazardous travel conditions. Winter Storm Warnings have been issued. Thunderstorms and moderate to heavy rainfall are expected across portions of eastern Texas into Louisiana on Sunday. 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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