Blizzard Warning Issued for Northwest Illinois and East Central Iowa Through Monday Afternoon

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.