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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
253 PM CST Wed Jan 21 2026

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253 PM CST Wed Jan 21 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of north central
Illinois...northwest Illinois...west central Illinois...east
central Iowa...northeast Iowa...southeast Iowa and northeast
Missouri.

.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT

A potent Arctic front will sweep through the area this afternoon
and evening, bringing increasing chances of heavy snow showers
and strong wind gusts. Gusts as high as 60 mph, combined with
these snow showers, could result in significantly reduced
visibility, especially along and north of Highway 30. Blowing and
drifting snow of existing snowpack is also possible over
locations that received between 1 to 4 inches of snow last night.
A Blizzard Warning has been issued for Benton, Buchanan, Delaware,
Linn, and Jones counties in eastern Iowa, with a High Wind
Warning in effect for areas south of the Blizzard Warning in
eastern Iowa, where there is very little, if any, existing
snowpack. Hazardous, even dangerous, travel is expected for the
evening commute. A Winter Weather Advisory and Wind Advisory
remains in effect elsewhere.

Any wet roadways or surfaces south of Highway 30 could turn icy
and slippery this evening, as temperatures plummet below
freezing.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY

An Extreme Cold Watch remains in effect across the area from
Thursday night through Saturday morning for dangerous wind chills
of 20 below to 40 below zero.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Reports of snowfall amounts of an inch or more, and travel impacts
would be greatly appreciated.

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JTS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
1124 AM CST Wed Jan 21 2026

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/O.CON.KDVN.EC.A.0001.260123T0600Z-260124T1800Z/
Buchanan-Delaware-Dubuque-Benton-Linn-Jones-Jackson-Jo Daviess-
Stephenson-Carroll-
Including the cities of Vinton, Galena, Mount Carroll, Cedar
Rapids, Dubuque, Anamosa, Independence, Freeport, Manchester, and
Maquoketa
1124 AM CST Wed Jan 21 2026

...EXTREME COLD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT
THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below possible.

* WHERE...In Illinois, Carroll, Jo Daviess, and Stephenson Counties.
  In Iowa, Benton, Jackson, Jones, Linn, Buchanan, Delaware, and
  Dubuque Counties.

* WHEN...From late Thursday night through Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.

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JTS

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
1124 AM CST Wed Jan 21 2026

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/O.CON.KDVN.WW.Y.0002.260121T2300Z-260122T0600Z/
Dubuque-Jackson-Jo Daviess-Stephenson-Carroll-
Including the cities of Galena, Mount Carroll, Dubuque, Freeport,
and Maquoketa
1124 AM CST Wed Jan 21 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow showers, strong winds and blowing snow expected. Snow
  accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
  Visibility may drop to near one quarter mile at times in blowing
  snow.

* WHERE...In Illinois, Carroll, Jo Daviess, and Stephenson Counties.
  In Iowa, Jackson and Dubuque Counties.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to midnight CST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility, with
  near-blizzard conditions possible at times. This will make travel
  hazardous, likely impacting the Wednesday evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. In Iowa, the latest road
conditions are available at 511ia.org or by calling 511. In
Illinois, the latest road conditions are available at
gettingaroundillinois.com.

&&

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JTS

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