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

The next blast of Arctic air surges south down the Plains, across the Great Lakes and through the Southeast and East Friday through Saturday. This could be longest duration of cold in several decades. Forecast models are being closely monitored for potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Confidence in coastal impacts has increased. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Monroe Municipal Airport (KEFT)

Lat: 42.62°NLon: 89.59°WElev: 1082ft.

Fair

4°F

-16°C

Humidity 63%
Wind Speed W 10 mph
Barometer 30.25 in
Dewpoint -5°F (-21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-11°F (-24°C)
Last update 27 Jan 8:55 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ESE Freeport IL

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 0. Wind chill values as low as -15. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 0 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 14. Wind chill values as low as -15. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 14 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -2. Wind chill values as low as -10. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: -2 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 13. Wind chill values as low as -10. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 13 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -2.

    Low: -2 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 13.

    High: 13 °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 20.

    High: 20 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 4.

    Low: 4 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 0. Wind chill values as low as -15. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 14. Wind chill values as low as -15. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -2. Wind chill values as low as -10. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 13. Wind chill values as low as -10. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -2.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 13.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 2.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 20.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 4.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 24.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 27.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ESE Freeport IL
 42.27°N 89.62°W (Elev. 758 ft)
Last Update:
8:46 pm CST Jan 27, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8pm CST Jan 27, 2026-6pm CST Feb 3, 2026
 
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