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Storm Impacting the Southwest U.S.

A slow moving weather disturbance will continue to bring periodic rain showers, a few isolated thunderstorms, and a localized flash flooding across the Southwest. The threat will expand into the Southern Plains Wednesday night. Moderate to heavy snow across the Sierra Nevada and southern Utah Ranges will continue into the overnight period. Read More >

Winter Storm Overview: December 29th, 2017

A winter storm brought light to moderate snow across much of eastern Iowa and northwest Illinois on Friday. Snow fell mainly north of a line from Fairfield, IA to Macomb, IL, with total accumulations ranging from around 2 to 7 inches. The highest amounts were located along the Interstate 80 corridor, with locations around Solon, IA recording up to 7.5 inches.

National Weather Service Official Observations (event totals):

  • Moline-Quad City International Airport: 6.7"
  • Davenport Municipal Airport (NWS Office): 3.9"
  • Dubuque Regional Airport: 1.9"

Summary from NWS Chicago

This page will be updated as needed as more information is obtained.

Regional Snowfall Map
Local Storm Report Snowfall Analysis, Courtesy: Iowa Environmental Mesonet

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