Caution Urged as Icy Rain Persists Across the Henry, Stark, and Bureau Counties Area

Here is the 3 PM update for Saturday, December 14, 2024, from the NWS of the Quad Cities:

Rain, at times drizzle, continues to fall. Temperatures are inching upward reducing the amount of rain that is freezing, though still some areas especially north of I-80. Even south of I-80 though, patchy icy conditions exist from earlier ice. Please use heightened caution traveling into this evening!

Check road conditions at this link: https://www.gettingaroundillinois.com/winterconditions/

The Stark County Sheriff’s Office said in a Facebook post that roads are freezing over and to allow enough travel time, if travel is necessary. The Bureau County Emergency Management Agency said on Facebook that roads are becoming slick across the county and to allow extra time for travel.