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Storm Impacting the Northwest U.S.; Fire Weather Conditions in Southern California; Severe Weather in the South

A Pacific storm is bringing areas of low elevation rain, moderate to heavy mountain snow, and high winds to the Northwest. Strong Santa Ana winds and very dry conditions are producing elevated to critical fire weather conditions in southern California. Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms are possible through early Wednesday morning across parts of northeast Texas into western Tennessee. Read More >

Overview

Low pressure tracked across northern Missouri Dec. 28th and produced 2 to 5 inches of heavy, wet snow across parts of the area; especially along and north of I-80.  Temperatures warmed into the mid 30s to low 40s by late afternoon, with the precipitation becoming rain and drizzle and the snow beginning to melt and compact.  This was the first real snowfall event of the 2021-2022 snow season; with numerous car accidents being reported. 

  • Moline: 3.2"
  • Davenport: 3.6"
  • Dubuque: 4.5"
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IA DOT - I-380 near Cedar Rapids
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