Snow Across the Great Lakes, Central Appalachians, and Northeast; Unsettled Weather in the West

Light to moderate snow will continue into Saturday over the Great Lakes, Central Appalachians, and Northeast. This weekend into next week, a series of atmospheric rivers will bring gusty winds, periods of heavy rain, and mountain snow to northern California and the Pacific Northwest. Colder temperatures are in store for the weekend from the Great Lakes to East Coast. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rockford, Greater Rockford Airport (KRFD)

Lat: 42.19°NLon: 89.09°WElev: 735ft.

Partly Cloudy

13°F

-11°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed N 8 mph
Barometer 30.55 in (1035.8 mb)
Dewpoint 6°F (-14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill2°F (-17°C)
Last update 21 Dec 8:54 am CST
Extended Forecast for

Rockford IL

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 20. North wind around 5 mph.

    High: 20 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 10. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph.

    Low: 10 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 32. South wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 32 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of drizzle or freezing rain after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Drizzle/Freezing
    Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of drizzle or freezing rain before 9am, then a slight chance of drizzle between 9am and noon, then a slight chance of rain after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 39 °F

    Slight Chance
    Drizzle/Freezing
    Rain then
    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 20. North wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 10. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 32. South wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of drizzle or freezing rain after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday
A slight chance of drizzle or freezing rain before 9am, then a slight chance of drizzle between 9am and noon, then a slight chance of rain after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Christmas Day
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
Wednesday Night
Cloudy, with a low around 33.
Thursday
Cloudy, with a high near 43.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 37.
Friday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Rockford IL
 42.28°N 89.06°W
10:07 am CST Dec 21, 2024
10am CST Dec 21, 2024-6pm CST Dec 27, 2024
 
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