National Weather Service Situation Report

Quad Cities, IA/IL

Friday, March 23, 2018 3:36 PM

Heavy Wet Snow Tonight & Saturday

Winter Storm Warning

Advisory

Message of the Day:

 4-8” of heavy wet snow. Localized bands of snow around
10 inches.
 Peak snowfall rates of 1-2” per hour leading to low visibility
and dangerous travel.
 East wind gusting to 35 mph with drifting snow and
downed limbs causing power outages.
Important Forecast Changes
Expanded the winter storm warning and advisory. Slight shift
west with snowfall axis. This is likely to be the strongest winter
storm this season!
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 National Weather Service Situation Report
Quad Cities, IA/IL
Friday, March 23, 2018 3:36 PM

Heavy Wet Snow Tonight & Saturday

Key Points
Hazards: Heavy snow, sleet, wind gusts to 35 MPH, reduced visibilities, drifting
snow.

Areas Impacted: Mainly along and north of Interstate 80.

Timing & Duration: Accumulating snow from late this evening through early
afternoon Saturday. Heaviest snow to fall during mid to late Saturday AM.

Impacts: Dangerous travel conditions. Sporadic power outages possible if wet

snow and strong winds can bring down branches.

Certainty & Considerations: Confidence High on occurrence of heavy snow,

Low on exact placement.

This snow is expected to be wet and heavy and lead to shoveling difficulty.

The line between a lot of snow and little/no snow will be very distinct.

Differences in model placement of snow bands mean the axis of heaviest snow
may not become clear until shortly before onset.

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 National Weather Service Situation Report
Quad Cities, IA/IL
Friday, March 23, 2018 3:36 PM

 Confidence High on occurrence of heavy snow,

Low on exact placement of heavy band.
 Heavy snow band may not become evident until
right before onset.
 Forecast may need to be adjusted.

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National Weather Service Situation Report
Quad Cities, IA/IL
Friday, March 23, 2018 3:36 PM

Timing of Start of Snow

 National Weather Service Situation Report
Quad Cities, IA/IL
Friday, March 23, 2018 3:36 PM

Message of the Day:

 4-8” of heavy wet snow. Localized bands of snow around
10 inches.
 Peak snowfall rates of 1-2” per hour leading to low visibility
and dangerous travel.
 East wind gusting to 35 mph with drifting snow and
downed limbs causing power outages.

Winter Weather Quick Facts and Preparedness:

Quick facts you should know about winter weather:

• Always travel with a winter survival kit, including non-perishable food, flashlight and batteries, blankets, and a snow
shovel.
Preparedness:
- A Winter Storm Watch is issued when conditions are favorable for significant winter weather and/or blizzard
conditions. Time to prepare!
- A Winter Storm Warning is issued when a combination of heavy snow, blowing snow, and possibly ice mixed with
snow is expected to impact the area. Time to act!
- A Winter Weather Advisory is issued when periods of snow, sleet and freezing rain will cause travel difficulties.

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