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Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

An area of low pressure developed over eastern Kansas and tracked north across Iowa Tuesday night and Wednesday bringing snow and freezing rain/drizzle to eastern Iowa, northeast Missouri and northwest Illinois.  Snowfall totals between 1 and 4 inches fell across much of the forecast area, with the higher amounts up to 5 inches occurring further north and west. Precipitation changed over to freezing rain/drizzle around 6 am Wednesday causing slick road conditions. 

 

Official NWS Obs


Dubuque: 4.1"
Davenport: 1.5"
Moline: 1.1"

 


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