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Heavy Rainfall Threat Continues in the Southwest on Monday; Record Warmth in the Plains and Midwest

Remnant moisture from Tropical Storm Rachel will persist over portions of the Great Basin and Southwest on Monday, bringing a potential heavy to excessive rainfall risk. Well above average and potentially record breaking temperatures will develop across the Plains and Midwest early this week, spreading into the Lower Mississippi Valley and Southeast midweek. Read More >

Overview

Snow fell over much of eastern Iowa, northwest Illinois, and northeast Missouri late Saturday and into Sunday morning, as an upper level storm system tracked east over the Great Plains.  Snow covered roads and reduced visibilities were seen as the snow fell between 9 pm Saturday and 9 am Sunday.  Snowfall totals between 1 and 3 inches were common, with a few locally higher amounts around 4 inches.  The highest totals fell east of the Mississippi river in Knox, Henry, Bureau, and Putnam counties.

National Weather Service Official Observations (event totals):

  • Moline-Quad City International Airport: 2.3" 
  • Davenport Municipal Airport (NWS Office): 3.0"
  • Dubuque Regional Airport: 1.1"
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