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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rockford, Greater Rockford Airport (KRFD)

Lat: 42.19°NLon: 89.09°WElev: 735ft.

Mostly Cloudy

20°F

-7°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed NW 8 mph
Barometer 30.00 in (1017.1 mb)
Dewpoint 10°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill10°F (-12°C)
Last update 2 Jan 3:54 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

German Valley IL

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. North wind around 5 mph.

    High: 21 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. North wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 17 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 26. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 26 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 12. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.

    Low: 12 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 28.

    High: 28 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

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

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. North wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. North wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 26. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 12. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 28.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 46.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
German Valley IL
 42.21°N 89.5°W (Elev. 899 ft)
Last Update:
3:16 pm CST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm CST Jan 2, 2026-6pm CST Jan 8, 2026
 
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