Snow Squalls from the Upper Midwest to Great Lakes; High Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

An Arctic front will bring widespread snow squalls through Friday from the Upper Midwest to the Ohio Valley. Heavy snow rates and strong winds will lead to near-zero visibility and dangerous travel conditions. High winds will continue across the northern and central High Plains through Friday, with wind gusts above 60 mph likely, leading to hazardous travel conditions. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Galesburg Municipal Airport (KGBG)

Lat: 40.93°NLon: 90.43°WElev: 751ft.

Overcast

26°F

-3°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed S 8 mph
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill18°F (-8°C)
Last update 16 Jan 1:35 am CST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SE Kirkwood IL

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Scattered snow showers, mainly after 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 29. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 29 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Isolated snow showers before 7am, then scattered snow showers after 2pm.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 38. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 38 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Scattered snow showers, mainly before 10pm, then scattered flurries after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Wind chill values as low as zero. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 14 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. Wind chill values as low as zero. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 17 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Mostly
    Cloudy and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 6.

    Low: 6 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 24.

    High: 24 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 5.

    Low: 5 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 14.

    High: 14 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 5.

    Low: 5 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Scattered snow showers, mainly after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 29. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
Isolated snow showers before 7am, then scattered snow showers after 2pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 38. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
Scattered snow showers, mainly before 10pm, then scattered flurries after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Wind chill values as low as zero. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. Wind chill values as low as zero. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 6.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 24.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 5.
M.L.King Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 14.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 5.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 33.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles SE Kirkwood IL
 40.82°N 90.71°W (Elev. 725 ft)
11:01 pm CST Jan 15, 2026
1am CST Jan 16, 2026-6pm CST Jan 22, 2026
 
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