11/28/2025
Snow emergency declared for this evening through Sunday Morning. Please remember to avoid parking on posted snow routes during this time to avoid a potential ticket and tow.
6:30 AM, Monday, December 1) The US National Weather Service Quad Cities Iowa/Illinois is forecasting about 3 more inches of snow beginning around Noon today and continuing into the evening. An alert will be sent to subscribers around 9 a.m. 📢Due to the expected accumulation and ongoing clean-up efforts, the Snow Emergency will be in effect from Noon today through 8 AM on Tuesday, December 2.
Our Snow Team will continue clearing residential streets this morning until the next round of snowfall begins. Once snow returns around Noon, crews will shift back to Posted Snow Routes.
Here’s what you need to know as we head into the day.
⚠Travel conditions will worsen as snow arrives. Give yourself some extra time and drive according to road conditions.
👉All residential streets should receive a pass before new snow arrives. Once snow ends and Posted Snow Routes are clear, the team will return to clearing residential roads.
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5:00 PM, Sunday, November 30 The Snow Team expects all residential roads to be cleared by Monday morning, just before another round of snow is expected to arrive. Please keep vehicles off residential roads to help crews clear these roads safely and efficiently – and prevent you from being plowed in.
❗❄ Another 2–4 inches of snow is likely starting mid-day Monday through the evening, according to the National Weather Service. If you haven’t cleared your sidewalks yet, now is a great time to do so before the next snowfall.
Travel will continue to be challenging through Monday. Give yourself some extra time and drive according to road conditions.
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6:00 AM, Sunday, November 30 | 👍Crews are finishing up Posted Snow Routes and moving into residential streets this morning. 👉Please keep vehicles off of residential roads when possible. Parking off-street helps crews clear snow more safely and efficiently – and prevents you from being plowed in.
Thank you for your patience as we work through this 10+ inch snow event. We expect all residential roads to be cleared by later this evening — just in time for another round of snow on Monday.
If you’re out and about today, be cautious and watch for slick spots. Stay safe.
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3:30 PM, Saturday, November 29 | Hang in there, everyone! We’re expecting 5 to 6 more inches of snow before things start to taper off after 10 p.m. tonight. Look for another update tomorrow morning as crews shift operations to residential roads.
🚗Continue to keep vehicles off Posted Snow Routes through 9 a.m., Sunday, November 30. On all other roads, plan to park off-street on Sunday to help crews clear roads more safely and efficiently - and to avoid being plowed in.
⚠ Road conditions will remain difficult through Sunday. Give yourself extra time and use caution if you must travel. Blowing and drifting overnight could result in recovering of roads, especially in open areas.
This has been a heavy, wet snow. Be sure to take breaks and hydrate while clearing sidewalks.
❗Windrow back onto sidewalks and driveways is unavoidable with this amount of snow, especially where boulevards are narrow. Find tips to reduce windrow into driveways at www.davenportiowa.com/winter.
👉Stay safe and stay tuned for more updates here.
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6:00 AM, Saturday, November 29 | A Snow Emergency remains in effect through 9 a.m., Sunday, November 30. The heaviest snowfall rates are expected before 9 a.m. and again after 2 p.m. today, with snow tapering off later this evening. Total snowfall is forecast between 12 and 14 inches.
Here’s what you need to know as we head into the day:
🚗Travel will be difficult throughout the day into Sunday.
⛔️Keep vehicles off of Posted Snow Routes to avoid a ticket and tow.
❄️Shovel early and often to make snow removal easier and reduce the need for salt.
✅Check on neighbors and older individuals; consider lending a hand to those unable to clear sidewalks.
▶️Keep in mind windrow back onto sidewalks and into driveways is likely with this volume of snow. While crews will do their best to reduce windrows, snow removed from the roadway has to go somewhere.
▶️Solid waste collection remains on schedule.
▶️CitiBus routes may experience delays.
▶️Davenport Public Libraries are closed today, Saturday.
Stay tuned for updates at www.davenportiowa.com/winter.
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5:30 PM Friday, November 29 | Snow Emergency Reminder and Update. 👉A Snow Emergency will go into effect at 8 p.m. tonight and remain in place until 9 a.m., Sunday, November 30. ⚠This significant, long duration storm is expected to bring 10+ inches of snow to the area. Travel will be difficult throughout Saturday and into Sunday morning.
🚗Vehicles parked Posted Snow Routes during the Snow Emergency may be ticketed and towed. As an alternative to on-street parking in the Downtown, residents and visitors may park for free in any one of the City’s three parking ramps beginning at 8 p.m., Friday, November 28, through 8 a.m., Monday, December 1.
🗑️Solid waste collection will happen as scheduled.
🚍CitiBus routes may see delays pending road conditions.
📚Davenport Public Library locations will be closed.
✅Crews are prepared to respond, and enforcement of parking restrictions on Posted Snow Routes will begin once the snow starts to fly.
👍Stay informed at www.davenportiowa.com/winter.
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10:30 AM Friday, November 28 | ❄🌨️Winter has arrived! Our first accumulating snowfall is on the way, with 10–13 inches expected from this evening through Sunday, November 30, according to the US National Weather Service Quad Cities Iowa/Illinois. 📢Due to high snowfall amounts, the city is declaring a Snow Emergency 👉from 8 p.m. Friday, November 28, through 9 a.m. Sunday, November 30.
⚠️Expect poor travel conditions overnight through Sunday morning. If you must go out, remember to drive according to conditions and give yourself extra time.
⛔️Parking restrictions apply during a Snow Emergency. Vehicles parked Posted Snow Routes during the Snow Emergency may be ticketed and towed. Residents and visitors to the Downtown may park for free in any of the city’s three parking ramps beginning at 8 p.m., Friday, November 28, through 8 a.m., Monday, December 1, to keep vehicles off of these routes.
‼️Crews will focus on clearing Posted Snow Routes until the snow stops and pavement is clear, then will shift focus to residential roads.
✅ Stay tuned for updates here and stay safe out there and at home.
Find more information on winter weather response and tips at www.davenportiowa.com/winter.️
