DAVENPORT, IA / MOLINE, IL — Early risers in the Quad Cities woke to a low, gray cloud deck, slick sidewalks, and a hint of mist in the cool, leaf-scented air. It’s a soft, unsettled start to the final weekend of October, but brighter conditions are just around the corner.
The National Weather Service notes a small chance of brief sprinkles through midmorning as a weak pocket of moisture passes across eastern Iowa and western Illinois. Expect clouds to thin during the afternoon, allowing some breaks of sun. Highs will land near 56°F with a light easterly breeze—classic late-October weather that sets the stage for a nicer day to follow.
Sunday is the clear winner of the weekend: abundant sunshine and highs around 65°F, with gentle winds making it perfect for outdoor plans, raking leaves, or getting Halloween decorations in place.
On Monday, temperatures hold close to 62°F while cloud cover increases ahead of a system moving in from the Plains. Light showers may develop Monday night into Tuesday, and scattered rain chances linger into the middle of the week. No wintry concerns are on the table yet, but longer-range guidance suggests a cooler turn by Halloween weekend—an early nudge toward November’s chill.
Enjoy the brief warm-up while it lasts; those trick-or-treat costumes may be paired with jackets by week’s end.
Five-day snapshot for the Quad Cities (IA–IL):
– Sat: 56/46 — Mostly cloudy; a few light sprinkles possible early.
– Sun: 65/43 — Sunny, calm, and comfortably mild.
– Mon: 62/44 — Partly sunny; showers could arrive late.
– Tue: 57/41 — Cloudy with on-and-off light rain.
– Wed: 58/40 — Mostly sunny; a cooler breeze returns.
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