Blizzard Warning Issued for Bureau County: High Winds and Blowing Snow Expected
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NOAA issued it on April 1, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a Blizzard Warning for Bureau County, effective from Sunday evening through Monday afternoon, with wind gusts up to 60 mph and blowing snow.
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- Record type
- Blizzard Warning
- Affected area
- Bureau County, Illinois
- Issued
- April 1, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Quad Cities
Winter notices differ by expected impact and timing. The original notice carries the forecast window and any travel guidance for the named area.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Bureau County, Illinois.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Quad Cities IA IL has issued a Blizzard Warning for Bureau County. The alert was issued early Sunday morning as blizzard conditions are expected to develop in the region.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers Bureau County in Illinois.
Expected Conditions
Residents should prepare for blizzard conditions characterized by total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. The primary hazard is extreme wind, with gusts expected to reach as high as 60 mph. These conditions will likely result in slippery road surfaces and areas of blowing snow that could significantly reduce visibility. Additionally, the high winds may be strong enough to bring down tree branches.
Timeline
The Blizzard Warning is scheduled to take effect at 7:00 PM CDT on Sunday, March 15, and will remain in place until 1:00 PM CDT on Monday, March 16. The hazardous weather is expected to impact both the Monday morning and evening commutes.
What You Should Do
Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If travel is absolutely necessary, ensure you have a winter survival kit in your vehicle. In the event that you become stranded, stay with your vehicle. For the latest updates on road conditions, residents are encouraged to visit gettingaroundillinois.com.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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