EASTER SUNDAY: Lingering showers are possible through 11 am on Easter Sunday as the sky gradually clears from northwest to southeast. It will be cooler, with temperatures in the mid to upper 50s early and highs in the upper 60s during the afternoon. Clouds linger, and it stays breezy.

Severe weather is possible across the Quad Cities area Friday evening.

The snow will be wet and heavy. Take precautions while shoveling and take breaks as needed! The good news with this is that not as much wind is expected compared to our typical snow storms. It will be breezy Saturday, though, which will lead to some further impacts to visibility with falling snow.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The chance for severe storms increases the farther south that you go in the TV9 viewing area. It’s a First Alert Day for the renewed risk of strong to severe storms today. This is especially true for the latter portion of the afternoon into the evening.

Sunday is a First Alert Weather Day as a cold front brings widespread rain soaking the Western Carolinas unfortunately keeping your Easter celebrations inside.

Another couple of wintry/snowy rounds looms for the end of the week. Two systems have the potential bring wintry weather and measurable snow to the Upper Midwest, first Thursday into Friday, and again Friday into Saturday.

Minnesota's Weather Authority has issued a FORECAST FIRST ALERT for Wednesday night and Thursday due to impending rain and snow.

High wildfire risk winds down this evening, and our next weather maker arrives tomorrow. Tuesday and Wednesday are First Alert Weather Days because of mountain snow that can cause difficult travel.