< Winter Storm Watch Illinois | Effective 03/14/2026 10:33

Winter Storm Watch Illinois | Effective 03/14/2026 10:33

Headline: 
Winter Storm Watch issued March 14 at 12:33PM CDT until March 16 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event: 
Winter Storm Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
March 14, 2026 - 10:33am
Expires: 
March 14, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Bureau and Putnam Counties. * WHEN...From Sunday evening through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are possible and may make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Instruction: 
Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.
Area Description: 
Bureau; Putnam
Forcast Office: 
NWS Quad Cities IA IL