Winter weather advisory continues until 6 p.m. for Muscatine

Roads around Muscatine County were partially covered by snow at 12 p.m. according to the NWS Quad Cities Road Conditions map.

A wintry mix continues to move north across the area producing slick roads and reduced visibility.

Accumulating snow continues along and north of I-80, while a mix of rain and freezing rain south of I-80 trends to more rain from south to north.

Winter Weather Advisories continue for much of the area through the afternoon.

And the potential is increasing for a strong winter storm to impact the Midwest this holiday weekend. Accumulating snow is likely and hazardous travel is possible.

The exact location, timing, and amounts remain uncertain, but those traveling should pay attention to future updates on this storm.

National Weather Service forecast for Muscatine, as of Tuesday 12 p.m.

This Afternoon
Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 2pm. High near 38. East wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
A chance of rain before 7pm, then a slight chance of drizzle between 7pm and 8pm. Areas of fog between 7pm and 2am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
A 40 percent chance of snow after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Partly sunny, with a high near 35.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
New Year’s Day
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1.
Sunny, with a high near 18.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 2.
Sunny, with a high near 30.