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Atmospheric River Continues Areas of Heavy Rain and Snow for California This Weekend

An atmospheric river will continue to bring gusty winds, moderate to heavy rainfall, and potential flooding to southern California and the southern Great Basin through Sunday. Periods of heavy snow will continue as well above 7,000 feet over the Sierra Nevada mountains associated with this atmospheric river. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Rockford, Greater Rockford Airport (KRFD)

Lat: 42.19°NLon: 89.09°WElev: 735ft.

A Few Clouds

46°F

8°C

Humidity 27%
Wind Speed NW 14 mph
Barometer 29.98 in (1015.4 mb)
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill40°F (4°C)
Last update 16 Nov 11:54 am CST
Extended Forecast for

Rockford IL

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 49. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 26. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 48. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 48 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain, mainly after midnight. Low around 36. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain likely, mainly before noon. Cloudy, with a high near 45. East wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain likely, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 49. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 26. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Monday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 48. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Rain, mainly after midnight. Low around 36. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
Rain likely, mainly before noon. Cloudy, with a high near 45. East wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Thursday
Rain likely, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Friday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
Friday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Rockford IL
 42.26°N 89.06°W
Last Update:
12:01 pm CST Nov 16, 2025
Forecast Valid:
12pm CST Nov 16, 2025-6pm CST Nov 22, 2025
 
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