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Archived Blog: Tracking the snow, January 25 and 26

A winter storm warning is in effect. Follow along for moment to moment updates.

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A winter storm warning remains in effect for the entire News 8 viewing area until noon Tuesday.

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Live Blog

As expected, the snow/wind combo was the biggest challenge this morning. 4-8" forecast was accurate. Now, onto the next one this weekend! @WQAD #WeTrackStorms pic.twitter.com/USmfhd86N3
— Eric Sorensen (@ERICSORENSEN) January 26, 2021

Light snow will continue through the rest of this morning over eastern Iowa and northwest Illinois. Additional accumulations will be less than 1 inch in most locations. North winds from 15 to 25 mph will cause blowing and drifting snow in open areas. #iawx #ilwx pic.twitter.com/G1tnWftqHh
— NWS Quad Cities (@NWSQuadCities) January 26, 2021

More snow is expected for late tonight through Wed AM, mostly across far SE Iowa, NE MIssouri & WC Illinois. Any accums look to be light and around an inch or less. #iawx #ilwx #mowx pic.twitter.com/G7lHsgFHuy
— NWS Quad Cities (@NWSQuadCities) January 26, 2021

Snowfall Update: Some dry air is trying to sneak to the snow that continues to fall across the area. This will minimize amounts a couple of inches. Even with this change, blowing and drifting snow will be hazardous for travelers. @wqad #WeTrackStorms pic.twitter.com/cxAe2BNh7P
— James Zahara (@JamesZahara) January 26, 2021

** 8:40PM Update ** Worsening road conditions continue to push north as heavy snow continues to fall, leading to snow covered roads! If you must go out, drive with caution! Check https://t.co/rIhAFxC0Yp for the latest road conditions! #iawx #ilwx #mowx pic.twitter.com/eibxycXN44
— NWS Quad Cities (@NWSQuadCities) January 26, 2021

‼️ **HAZARDS** - HAZARDOUS travel, especially through this evening. ALL SURFACES WILL BECOME SLIPPERY. Significantly reduced visibility due to blowing snow and gusty winds.

🚨 PLAN ACCORDINGLY IF YOU MUST BE OUT AND ABOUT!#iawx #ilwx #mowx
— NWS Quad Cities (@NWSQuadCities) January 26, 2021

‼️ **AMOUNTS** - Overall totals have been LOWERED for most between I-80/Hwy 30 and shifted north. Dryer air is leading to a more fine snow, which doesn't accumulate as well as fluffy snow. Best chance for the later will be later this eve. where the system refocuses along Hwy 20. pic.twitter.com/HJVqYgpDm3
— NWS Quad Cities (@NWSQuadCities) January 26, 2021

** 7:30PM Update ** Heavy Snow continues to fall over much of the area, leading to fully snow covered roads and reduced visibilities! If you must go out, drive with extra caution! Check https://t.co/n59q34J7GL for the latest road conditions! #iawx #ilwx #mowx pic.twitter.com/2HJqOHxYbY
— NWS Quad Cities (@NWSQuadCities) January 26, 2021

645 PM Radar Update 📡

❄️ Widespread moderate to heavy snow continues across the area.

There area few areas where some dry air has snuck in, leading to some breaks. However, these will not be long lasting. #iawx #ilwx #mowx pic.twitter.com/YrXHActHcE
— NWS Quad Cities (@NWSQuadCities) January 26, 2021

** 6:30PM Update ** Heavy Snow continues to fall over much of the area, leading to partially or fully snow covered roads and reduced visibilities! If you must travel, drive with caution! Check https://t.co/xuXPVDXzXq for the latest road conditions! #iawx #ilwx #mowx pic.twitter.com/kEjD1xOA1W
— NWS Quad Cities (@NWSQuadCities) January 26, 2021

❄️⚠️Heavy Snow continues to fall over much of the area, leading to partially or fully snow covered roads and reduced visibilities! Drive with caution! Check https://t.co/eSfvbpzr16 for the latest road conditions! #iawx #ilwx #mowx pic.twitter.com/qf3gx0YjJ2
— NWS Quad Cities (@NWSQuadCities) January 25, 2021

350 PM Radar Update 📡

Light to moderate snow continues spreading into the area. Winds gusting to 30 MPH are leading to significantly reduced visibility; Iowa City reporting only 1/4 mile!#iawx pic.twitter.com/zg4JqbCQKw
— NWS Quad Cities (@NWSQuadCities) January 25, 2021

215 PM Radar Update 📡

Snow continues to overspread eastern IA and northwest IL. Visibilities are deteriorating quickly in Burlington, Fort Madison and Fairfield due to the snow and winds.#iawx #ilwx pic.twitter.com/s0qw5n1UwS
— NWS Quad Cities (@NWSQuadCities) January 25, 2021

THIS is what your evening commute will look like! Snow and blowing snow are on the way https://t.co/OWhLOcG94T
— NWS Quad Cities (@NWSQuadCities) January 25, 2021