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Quad Cities, IA/IL Situation Report

Friday, January 10, 2020 9:12 AM

Winter Storm Tonight Through Saturday

Key Points or Main Message

 Dangerous travel conditions are expected tonight due to accumulating
ice/sleet/snow. There is potential for downed tree branches and
power outages from ice.
 Strong winds expected tonight may cause blowing and drifting snow
 Accumulating snow on Saturday will bring hazardous travel.

Important Forecast Changes

 Winter storm warnings / advisories are now in effect.
 Incoming cold air is slightly faster than forecast and may impact snow/
ice amounts.
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Quad Cities, IA/IL Situation Report
Friday, January 10, 2020 8:38 AM

Winter Weather Headline

Key Points
Hazards, Timing and Duration:
Snow, sleet, freezing rain, and rain will all impact the region late Friday
afternoon – Saturday night. There may be a break in the precipitation
Saturday morning before heavy snow begins again mainly in the
afternoon and evening. Downed tree branches and power outages will
be possible due to ice and strong winds.

Confidence:
Confidence is high on a winter storm impacting the area, but low on
evolution of the storm and where highest snowfall will fall / highest ice
accumulations. High confidence on cold air behind the system on Sunday

Impact Severity
Elevated Significant

Confidence
Winter Storm Severity
Index (Experimental)
Low High

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Friday, January 10, 2020 8:06 AM
Friday, January 10, 2020 8:06 AM

Estimated Start Time of Precipitation Today

9 PM

6 PM

3 PM

Details
 Precipitation will change over to snow on Saturday for all areas.

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Friday, January 10, 2020 7:43 AM
Friday, January 10, 2020 7:43 AM

Snow Risk

Details
 Many northwest areas will only see snow as precipitation type and the
timing of the changeover to snow elsewhere will determine snowfall
amounts.
 Blowing and drifting snow is possible Saturday.

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Friday, January 10, 2020 7:43 AM
Friday, January 10, 2020 7:43 AM

Heavy Rain Risk

Details
 This total rainfall is rain, ice and snow combined.
 This unseasonably high rainfall may cause rises on rivers.
 The heaviest rainfall is expected to fall east of the forecast area.

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Friday, January 10, 2020 7:43 AM
Friday, January 10, 2020 7:43 AM

Wintry Mix Risk

Details
 Downed tree branches and power outages possible tonight due to ice
and strong winds.
 The speed of the incoming cold air may bring more sleet than freezing
rain, thus lowering these amounts.

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Friday, January 10, 2020 9:01 AM
Friday, January 10, 2020 9:01 AM

Estimated End Time of Snow Saturday-Sunday

3 AM Sun

Midnight

9 PM Sat

Details
 This will change depending on speed of system
 Much colder air is expected Sunday

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Friday, January 10, 2020 7:43 AM

Additional Information

Forecast Links Conditions and Reports

Weather Story Radar
Probabilistic Snow/Ice Forecasts Area Road Conditions
Winter Weather Severity Index Local Storm Reports (Text | Map)
Graphical Hazardous Weather Submit a Storm Report
Outlook

@NWSQuadCities NWS Quad Cities

Winter Weather Preparedness Info

Preparedness:
- A Winter Storm Watch is issued when conditions are favorable for significant winter weather and/or
blizzard conditions. Time to prepare!
- A Winter Storm Warning is issued when a combination of heavy snow, blowing snow, and possibly ice
mixed with snow is expected to impact the area. Time to act!
- A Blizzard Warning is issued when the combination of strong wind, low visibility, and heavy snow will
significantly impact daily life.

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