Question of the Day!

ONE of these things happened today in the Quad Cities, the other 3 did not...check us out at 5pm for the answer!


OK if you missed it, what were you thinking?!?! The answer is d! We tied the record high at midnight (57°) and it's been getting colder ever since...

T-Storm in Geneseo

It's been a dark and rainy day so far...and now there's a thunderstorm rolling thru Geneseo! Don't expect much severe weather but some thunder and lightning will be common in Henry Co. Illinois thru the next hour or so! And yes, it is December 14th!

A Wet and Warm Wednesday

Today is very unseasonable day with highs 20° above average and plenty of rain as well. We can see up to 1.5" of rain (see post below) with this large system, and it looks to last about 30 hrs total. This all comes to an end early Thursday though. After the passage of the cold front, the rain ends and temperatures begin to drop. The high temperature will occur at midnight and we should be around 31 by the evening. The sun returns late Thursday and stays for the weekend.

Heavy Rain Coming Up!

We're looking at heavy rain in the Quad Cities over the next 36 hours! A strong storm will roll through the area bringing warmer weather and more than an inch of rain! If you have a sump pump in the basement it might be a good idea to make sure it's ready to go this week!

So How Much Rain Could Fall?

Stormcast is forecasting that most areas will pick up just under an inch of rain by Wednesday evening at 6pm. Rain should start falling across the entire region between 11pm and 12am late Tuesday night. We'll keep you updated!

Rain Is On Its Way....

A slow moving low pressure system is getting ready to move out of the Central Plains and into the Quad Cities on Tuesday. Now, the clouds will be around all day Tuesday, but the chances for rain will increase as we head into the evening hours (shown below).




The time of day when everyone will be experiencing the rain showers arrives after dinner time and into the overnight hours of Wednesday. The rain will last all day Wednesday before skies will begin to clear out on Thursday.

What Are The Chances For A White Christmas?

Last week, Chief Meteorologist Andy McCray gave us an update on the chances for a white Christmas this year. As of early last week, forecasters were projecting only a 33% for the Quad Cities. However, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has updated the forecast this weekend and it now has the Quad Cities right on the line for a 40-60% chance of snow this Christmas. It's still two weeks away, we'll keep you posted.

A Warmer Start to December This Year!

Saturday morning was the coldest it's been so far this winter! But, in the first 9 days of December last year, temperatures dropped below 20° for overnight lows six times. However, this year we've only gone below 20° two times during the overnight hours (not including this past Saturday morning).



Our average high temperature in the first 9 days of December last year was only 26° (shown below) with an average low of 14°. This year temperatures have been 2.1° above average! The average high for the first 9 days this year is 38.7° with an average low of 25.4°.





So we're off to a warmer start this winter, which is good news for you folks who don't like the cold! However, it's still really early!

A Snowy Friday Morning in the Quad Cities...

Neighborhoods around the Quad Cities picked up about a half inch of snow Thursday night into Friday. However, neighborhoods like Fairfield, Muscatine, and Burlington picked up an inch or even a little more. There's no snow in the forecast as of right now for the next 7 days, but that could always change.

Pink in the Rink Night with the QC Mallards

Check out Jay helping the Mallards promote their "Pink in the Rink Night!" Click on the blog title for more info...