Blizzard Warning Issued for Northwest Illinois and East Central Iowa Through Monday Afternoon
This alert is no longer in effect.
NOAA issued it on April 6, 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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A Blizzard Warning is in effect from Sunday evening through Monday afternoon for parts of Iowa and Illinois, featuring heavy snow and wind gusts up to 60 mph.
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- Record type
- Blizzard Warning
- Affected area
- Northwest Illinois and East Central Iowa
- Issued
- April 6, 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 Northwest Illinois and East Central Iowa.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Quad Cities IA IL has issued a Blizzard Warning for portions of northwest Illinois and east central Iowa. The alert was issued on March 14 at 12:33 PM CDT and remains in effect through Monday afternoon.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following counties and regions:
- Iowa: Jackson, Clinton, and Scott counties.
- Illinois: Jo Daviess, Stephenson, Carroll, Whiteside, Rock Island, Henry, and Mercer counties.
Expected Conditions
Residents in the warning area should prepare for the following hazards:
- Snowfall: Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches are expected.
- Wind: Winds are forecast to gust as high as 50 to 60 mph.
- Visibility: Widespread blowing snow is expected to significantly reduce visibility, creating blizzard conditions.
- Impacts: Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions are likely to impact both the Monday morning and evening commutes. Additionally, gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Timeline
The Blizzard Warning is effective from 7:00 PM CDT Sunday, March 15, until 4:00 PM CDT Monday, March 16.
What You Should Do
Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, ensure you have a winter survival kit with you. If you become stranded, stay with your vehicle.
For the latest road conditions, residents can check the following resources:
- Iowa: Visit 511ia.org or call 511.
- Illinois: Visit gettingaroundillinois.com.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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