Headline:
Blizzard Warning issued March 15 at 1:18PM CDT until March 16 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Blizzard Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 15, 2026 - 11:18am
Expires:
March 15, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations
between 4 and 9 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze.
Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of north central, northwest, and west central
Illinois and east central Iowa.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 PM CDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing
snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds
could bring down tree branches.
Instruction:
Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel,
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with
your vehicle. 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.
Area Description:
Jackson; Clinton; Scott; Jo Daviess; Stephenson; Carroll; Whiteside; Rock Island; Henry; Bureau; Putnam; Mercer; Henderson; Warren
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL