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Late January Extreme Cold; Watching for Another East Coast Storm Threat This Weekend

Well below normal temperatures will continue for the eastern half of the Lower 48 this week. Another blast of arctic air will spread from the Plains through the East/Southeast Friday into Saturday with more record lows expected even into Florida. Forecasts are being monitored for increasing potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Galesburg Municipal Airport (KGBG)

Lat: 40.93°NLon: 90.43°WElev: 751ft.

Fair

8°F

-13°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed NW 6 mph
Barometer 30.37 in
Dewpoint 2°F (-17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-2°F (-19°C)
Last update 27 Jan 7:15 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

Gerlaw IL

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 2. Wind chill values as low as -10. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 2 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 21. Wind chill values as low as -10. West wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 21 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 4. Wind chill values as low as -5. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 4 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16. Wind chill values as low as -5. North wind around 5 mph.

    High: 16 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 0.

    Low: 0 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 16.

    High: 16 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 2.

    Low: 2 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 22.

    High: 22 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: 6 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 2. Wind chill values as low as -10. West wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 21. Wind chill values as low as -10. West wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 4. Wind chill values as low as -5. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16. Wind chill values as low as -5. North wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 0.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 16.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 2.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 22.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 6.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 26.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 31.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 31.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Gerlaw IL
 40.99°N 90.62°W (Elev. 719 ft)
Last Update:
6:46 pm CST Jan 27, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7pm CST Jan 27, 2026-6pm CST Feb 3, 2026
 
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