Severe t’storms flared up and caused significant damage in the Quad Cities Tuesday morning. These storms gained strength at the worst time, right as they were traveling through the heavily populated Quad Cities metro area. Large hail fell in Davenport while fierce winds ripped through Rock Island and Moline. Several schools in Rock Island were […]
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Snow plow drivers say having your car off the snow routes is vital. Author: Katherine Bauer Updated: 9:30 AM CST January 26, 2021
MOLINE, Ill Snow blanketed the Quad Cities Tuesday morning, but work started the day before. A snow emergency went out Monday night, requiring all cars to be off the snow routes. It just makes our job easier, Moline motor equipment operator Jacob Hansen says. We do 12-hour shifts. The drivers are tired. And (the cars are) just more obstacles in the way when we re trying to clear the streets.
Cars parked on the snow routes can be towed during a snow emergency.
Quad Cities Area Snowfall Totals
Iowa Environmental Mesonet
A lot of snow was dumped on the Quad Cities Tuesday afternoon into late Tuesday night. A sleet/rain mix followed which lasted until just after 5 a.m. this morning. Snow fall totals are being reported across the QCA and we are seeing snowfall totals up to 9 in the immediate Quad Cities metro area.
The Quad Cities area saw one heck of a snow storm last night. Fortunately, we didn t see the worst of it, but Mother Nature wanted us to finish 2020 with a bang.
On Tuesday, snow started falling in the QCA just after lunch time and it was coming down quickly. Temperatures remained in the up 20 s and lower 30 s throughout the storm.