Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Moline Quad-City Airport (KMLI)

Lat: 41.45°NLon: 90.52°WElev: 577ft.

Fair

-1°F

-18°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed S 3 mph
Barometer 30.36 in (1029.7 mb)
Dewpoint -6°F (-21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 20 Jan 6:52 am CST
Extended Forecast for

Moline IL

  • Today

    Today: Increasing clouds, with a high near 27. Wind chill values as low as -5. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 27 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly between 8pm and 5am.  Cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 29 by 1am. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 33. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 33 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 12. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 12 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 24.

    High: 24 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -8.

    Low: -8 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 0.

    High: 0 °F

    Cold

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -8.

    Low: -8 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 6.

    High: 6 °F

    Cold

Detailed Forecast

Today
Increasing clouds, with a high near 27. Wind chill values as low as -5. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly between 8pm and 5am. Cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 29 by 1am. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 33. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 12. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 24.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -8.
Friday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 0.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -8.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 6.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 17.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 2.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 20.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Moline IL
 41.49°N 90.48°W (Elev. 699 ft)
5:16 am CST Jan 20, 2026
7am CST Jan 20, 2026-6pm CST Jan 26, 2026
 
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