Headline:
Winter Storm Watch issued March 15 at 2:31AM CDT until March 16 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Winter Storm Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
March 15, 2026 - 12:31am
Expires:
March 15, 2026 - 8:45am
Description:
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations up
to three inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph.
* WHERE...Putnam County.
* WHEN...From this evening through Monday afternoon.
* 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. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce
visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday
morning commute. 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:
Putnam
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
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