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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
435 AM CST Wed Jan 21 2026

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Cedar-Clinton-Muscatine-Scott-Keokuk-Washington-Louisa-Jefferson-
Henry IA-Des Moines-Van Buren-Lee-Jo Daviess-Stephenson-Carroll-
Whiteside-Rock Island-Henry IL-Bureau-Putnam-Mercer-Henderson-
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435 AM 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...TODAY AND TONIGHT

Snow showers with the potential for short bursts of greatly
reduced visibility may occur across parts of the region
by mid afternoon into early this evening. Accumulations of
up to an inch will be possible for areas mainly near and
north of Highway 30.

A period of strong winds with gusts to 45 mph is expected by
late afternoon through this evening attendant to a passing
Arctic front. These strong winds will bring the potential for
significant blowing and drifting snow in areas north of
Highway 30 that received 1 to 3 inches of snow last night.
A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for much of the area
near and north of Highway 30 while a Wind Advisory has been
issued 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 is in effect for 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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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
246 AM CST Wed Jan 21 2026

IAZ040>042-051>054-ILZ001-002-007-211700-
/O.NEW.KDVN.EC.A.0001.260123T0600Z-260124T1800Z/
Buchanan-Delaware-Dubuque-Benton-Linn-Jones-Jackson-Jo Daviess-
Stephenson-Carroll-
Including the cities of Maquoketa, Independence, Freeport, Cedar
Rapids, Mount Carroll, Dubuque, Anamosa, Galena, Manchester, and
Vinton
246 AM CST Wed Jan 21 2026

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

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 38 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 38 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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McClure

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

IAZ042-054-ILZ001-002-007-211700-
/O.NEW.KDVN.WW.Y.0002.260121T2300Z-260122T0600Z/
Dubuque-Jackson-Jo Daviess-Stephenson-Carroll-
Including the cities of Maquoketa, Freeport, Mount Carroll,
Dubuque, and Galena
246 AM CST Wed Jan 21 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY 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 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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McClure

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