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Storm Systems to Impact the Central and Eastern U.S. Through the Weekend

Two storm systems will track through the central and eastern U.S. today through this weekend with areas of gusty winds, rain and heavy snow. Severe thunderstorms and heavy to excessive rainfall is forecast today from the Lower Mississippi River Valley to the Tennessee Valley. Damaging winds, a few tornadoes, and areas of flooding are possible. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Rockford, Greater Rockford Airport (KRFD)

Lat: 42.19°NLon: 89.09°WElev: 735ft.

Overcast and Breezy

34°F

1°C

Humidity 56%
Wind Speed W 21 G 30 mph
Barometer 29.97 in (1015.6 mb)
Dewpoint 20°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill22°F (-6°C)
Last update 10 Jan 3:54 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSE Ridott IL

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Scattered snow showers, mainly after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 35 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Scattered snow showers, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Blustery.
    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    then Isolated
    Snow Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Scattered flurries before 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 30. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 30 °F

    Scattered
    Flurries

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 25 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

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

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.

    High: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Scattered snow showers, mainly after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight
Scattered snow showers, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
Scattered flurries before 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 30. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 30.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SSE Ridott IL
 42.27°N 89.47°W (Elev. 797 ft)
Last Update:
3:31 pm CST Jan 10, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm CST Jan 10, 2026-6pm CST Jan 16, 2026
 
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