Station Name: Dubuque L&D 11
Data Source: USGS

Elevation Above Sea Level: 604 feet

Nearest Address:
3094 Volunteer Dr
Dubuque, IA 52001
Dubuque County

GPS Coordinates: 42.54, -90.6461

Nearby Water Temperatures

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 21 at 11:24AM CST until January 22 at 12:00AM CST by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 11:24 AM
Expires: Wed January 21, 2026, 9:15 PM

* WHAT...Snow showers, strong winds and blowing snow expected. Snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. Visibility may drop to near one quarter mile at times in blowing snow. * WHERE...In Illinois, Carroll, Jo Daviess, and Stephenson Counties. In Iowa, Jackson and Dubuque Counties. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to midnight CST tonight. * IMPACTS...Blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility, with near-blizzard conditions possible at times. This will make travel hazardous, likely impacting the Wednesday evening commute.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. In Iowa, the latest road conditions are available at 511ia.org or by calling 511. In Illinois, the latest road conditions are available at gettingaroundillinois.com.

Extreme Cold Watch issued January 21 at 11:24AM CST until January 24 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 11:24 AM
Expires: Wed January 21, 2026, 9:00 PM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below possible. * WHERE...In Illinois, Carroll, Jo Daviess, and Stephenson Counties. In Iowa, Benton, Jackson, Jones, Linn, Buchanan, Delaware, and Dubuque Counties. * WHEN...From late Thursday night through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.

Snow Squall Warning issued January 21 at 6:28PM CST until January 21 at 7:15PM CST by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 6:28 PM
Expires: Wed January 21, 2026, 7:15 PM

The National Weather Service in the Quad Cities has issued a * Snow Squall Warning for... Northeastern Rock Island County in northwestern Illinois... Western Whiteside County in northwestern Illinois... Carroll County in northwestern Illinois... Southeastern Jackson County in east central Iowa... Northern Scott County in east central Iowa... Clinton County in east central Iowa... * Until 715 PM CST. * At 627 PM CST, a dangerous snow squall was located along a line extending from Reeceville to near Donahue, moving east at 50 mph. HAZARD...Whiteout conditions with near zero visibility associated with intense bursts of heavy snow and gusty winds leading to blowing snow. Wind gusts greater than 50 mph could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. SOURCE...Trained spotter. IMPACT...Travel will become difficult and potentially dangerous within minutes. This includes Interstate 88 between mile markers 16 and 22, US Highways 61 and 30. Locations impacted include... Clinton, Maquoketa, Morrison, Mount Carroll, DeWitt, Camanche, Fulton, Savanna, Erie, Garden Plain, Preston, Fairhaven, Albany, Princeton, Cordova, Grand Mound, Sabula, Chadwick, Delmar, and Miles.

Consider avoiding or delaying travel until the snow squall passes your location. If you must travel, use extra caution and allow extra time. Rapid changes in visibility and slick road conditions may lead to accidents. If traveling on a highway, find the nearest exit or rest area and park safely away from traffic. Allow snow squalls to pass before attempting to resume travel.

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 21 at 11:56AM CST until January 23 at 11:00AM CST by NWS La Crosse WI

Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 11:56 AM
Expires: Wed January 21, 2026, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa, southeast Minnesota, and central, southwest, and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight Thursday Night to 11 AM CST Friday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Friday morning through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.

Extreme Cold Watch issued January 21 at 11:56AM CST until January 24 at 12:00PM CST by NWS La Crosse WI

Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 11:56 AM
Expires: Wed January 21, 2026, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa, southeast Minnesota, and central, southwest, and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight Thursday Night to 11 AM CST Friday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Friday morning through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 21 at 10:30AM CST until January 21 at 11:00PM CST by NWS La Crosse WI

Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 10:30 AM
Expires: Wed January 21, 2026, 6:00 PM

...BLOWING SNOW AND BLIZZARD CONDITIONS EXPECTED... .A quick shot of snow is expected to move west to east through the region this afternoon. In addition, wind gusts up to 45 mph are expected. The combination of strong gusts, falling snow, and fresh snow on the ground will lead to a period of blowing snow and reduced visibilities, with blizzard conditions likely for parts of northeast Iowa. An area of enhanced snow amounts looks to set up along and south of the Highway 18 corridor and result in snow amounts nearing 3 inches in spots. * WHAT...Snow with total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches and winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Visibilities may fall below 1/2 of a mile at times. * WHERE...Grant County. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Visit 511wi.gov for road conditions.

Extreme Cold Watch issued January 21 at 2:02PM CST until January 24 at 12:00PM CST by NWS La Crosse WI

Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 2:02 PM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 12:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa, southeast Minnesota, and central, southwest, and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight Thursday Night to 11 AM CST Friday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Friday morning through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 21 at 2:02PM CST until January 23 at 11:00AM CST by NWS La Crosse WI

Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 2:02 PM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 12:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa, southeast Minnesota, and central, southwest, and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight Thursday Night to 11 AM CST Friday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Friday morning through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 21 at 5:15PM CST until January 21 at 11:00PM CST by NWS La Crosse WI

Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 5:15 PM
Expires: Wed January 21, 2026, 10:15 PM

...BLOWING SNOW AND BLIZZARD CONDITIONS EXPECTED... .As snow moves through the forecast area this evening, winds are increasing from central Iowa through central Minnesota. Strongest winds locally expected in select counties of northeast Iowa causing blowing snow and blizzard conditions into tonight. Strong winds elsewhere will cause areas of blowing snow. Highest additional accumulations locally expected in Grant County as the band of higher snowfall rates continues east-southeast through the evening hours. * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1" or more. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Grant County. * WHEN...Until 11 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Visit 511wi.gov for road conditions.

Extreme Cold Watch issued January 21 at 9:54AM CST until January 24 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 9:54 AM
Expires: Wed January 21, 2026, 6:00 PM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast Wisconsin. * WHEN...From late Thursday night through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 21 at 5:52PM CST until January 21 at 11:00PM CST by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 5:52 PM
Expires: Wed January 21, 2026, 11:00 PM

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph later this evening. * WHERE...Green, Iowa, and Lafayette Counties. * WHEN...Until 11 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The focus for highest snow will be within a narrow heavy band with very low visibilities and snow accumulations that will cause hazardous driving conditions.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 21 at 1:47PM CST until January 23 at 1:00PM CST by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 1:47 PM
Expires: Wed January 21, 2026, 10:00 PM

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 28 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast Wisconsin. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight Thursday Night to 1 PM CST Friday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Friday afternoon through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.

Extreme Cold Watch issued January 21 at 1:47PM CST until January 24 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 1:47 PM
Expires: Wed January 21, 2026, 10:00 PM

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 28 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast Wisconsin. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight Thursday Night to 1 PM CST Friday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Friday afternoon through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.

Blizzard Warning issued January 21 at 11:24AM CST until January 22 at 12:00AM CST by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 11:24 AM
Expires: Wed January 21, 2026, 9:15 PM

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Benton, Jones, Linn, Buchanan, and Delaware Counties. * WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. the latest road conditions are available at 511ia.org or by calling 511. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 21 at 10:30AM CST until January 21 at 11:00PM CST by NWS La Crosse WI

Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 10:30 AM
Expires: Wed January 21, 2026, 6:00 PM

...BLOWING SNOW AND BLIZZARD CONDITIONS EXPECTED... .A quick shot of snow is expected to move west to east through the region this afternoon. In addition, wind gusts up to 45 mph are expected. The combination of strong gusts, falling snow, and fresh snow on the ground will lead to a period of blowing snow and reduced visibilities, with blizzard conditions likely for parts of northeast Iowa. An area of enhanced snow amounts looks to set up along and south of the Highway 18 corridor and result in snow amounts nearing 3 inches in spots. * WHAT...Snow with total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches and winds gusting as high as 45 mph. Visibilities may fall below 1/2 of a mile at times. * WHERE...Clayton and Fayette Counties. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 11 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Visit 511ia.org for road conditions.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 21 at 5:15PM CST until January 21 at 11:00PM CST by NWS La Crosse WI

Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 5:15 PM
Expires: Wed January 21, 2026, 10:15 PM

...BLOWING SNOW AND BLIZZARD CONDITIONS EXPECTED... .As snow moves through the forecast area this evening, winds are increasing from central Iowa through central Minnesota. Strongest winds locally expected in select counties of northeast Iowa causing blowing snow and blizzard conditions into tonight. Strong winds elsewhere will cause areas of blowing snow. Highest additional accumulations locally expected in Grant County as the band of higher snowfall rates continues east-southeast through the evening hours. * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Clayton and Fayette Counties. * WHEN...Until 11 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Visit 511ia.org for road conditions.

Wind Advisory issued January 21 at 11:24AM CST until January 22 at 12:00AM CST by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 11:24 AM
Expires: Wed January 21, 2026, 9:00 PM

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of north central, northwest, and west central Illinois and east central Iowa. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon to midnight CST tonight. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Thursday night through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.

Extreme Cold Watch issued January 21 at 11:24AM CST until January 24 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 11:24 AM
Expires: Wed January 21, 2026, 9:00 PM

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of north central, northwest, and west central Illinois and east central Iowa. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon to midnight CST tonight. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Thursday night through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.