A Couple of Fast Moving Storms Affecting Areas Along and East of the Rockies

A couple of storm systems will impact travel conditions through the first half of this weekend. Heavy snow from the mountains of the West will move into the upper Midwest and upper Great Lakes through tonight. Record warmth and Gulf moisture along and east of the Mississippi River will fuel severe thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, fog for the Tennessee Valley and deep South on Friday into Saturday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Pontiac Municipal Airport (KPNT)

Lat: 40.92°NLon: 88.62°WElev: 650ft.

Overcast and Windy

58°F

14°C

Humidity	94%
Wind Speed	S 29 G 36 mph
Barometer	29.48 in
Dewpoint	56°F (13°C)
Visibility	4.00 mi
Last update	8 Jan 6:35 pm CST

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ENE Blackstone IL

Tonight
Low: 43 °F
Breezy.
Showers then
Chance
Showers
Friday
High: 47 °F
Slight Chance
Showers and
Breezy then
Partly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 33 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 38 °F
Rain/Snow
Likely then
Chance
Rain/Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 19 °F
Chance Snow
and Breezy
Sunday
High: 30 °F
Partly Sunny
and Blustery
then Mostly
Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 22 °F
Mostly Clear
Monday
High: 40 °F
Mostly Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 32 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Rain and thunderstorms before midnight, then a chance of showers, mainly between midnight and 2am. Low around 43. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 20 to 25 mph becoming west southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Friday

A 20 percent chance of showers before 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 25 mph becoming north 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

Friday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Saturday

Rain and snow likely, mainly before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 38. West wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Saturday Night

A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 30. Blustery.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 22.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.

Tuesday

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.

Tuesday Night

A chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 30.