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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 >

Overview

Snow fell across much of northeast Iowa and northern Illinois early Saturday, as an area of low pressure tracked east over Missouri. Snowfall amounts generally between 1 and 3 inches were common, with the higher amounts falling along and north of highway 30.

 

Additional snow fell over portions of eastern Iowa and northwest Illinois late Saturday afternoon and evening. The highest totals between 2 and 4 inches fell along a line from Washington county in Iowa, to northern Mercer and southern Rock Island counties in Illinois.

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Midwest Snowfall Analysis - Courtesy Iowa Environmental Mesonet (IEM)
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