The National Weather Service in Quad Cities has issued a Winter Storm Warning effective until 10 PM CST Thursday, December 18, 2025.

Affected areas include counties in east central and northeast Iowa (Buchanan, Delaware, Dubuque, Benton, Linn, Jones, Jackson, Iowa, Johnson, Cedar, Clinton, Muscatine, Scott) and northwest Illinois (Rock Island). Cities impacted: Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, Iowa City, Davenport, Rock Island, Clinton, Muscatine.

Conditions: Narrow snow bands causing temporary whiteout conditions, flash freezing, up to 1 inch additional snow, winds gusting to 45 mph.

Impacts: Visibilities below 1/4 mile, treacherous travel potentially life-threatening, difficult driving from strong winds.

Note: Severe impacts mainly in snow bands; limited elsewhere.

Advice: Delay travel. If necessary, drive cautiously with winter kit (chains, cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets, clothing, water, first aid).