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Tracking Weekend Storm Impacts

A storm and trailing cold front will continue to slowly move through the Gulf Coast and Southeast U.S. through this weekend with widespread rain showers and isolated thunderstorms. Some snow and a wintry mix is occurring today to the north. A fast-moving clipper storm may bring several inches of snow to the north-central Plains, Midwest, eastern Great Lakes, and Northeast regions this weekend. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Dubuque Regional Airport (KDBQ)

Lat: 42.4°NLon: 90.71°WElev: 1040ft.

Overcast

18°F

-8°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed S 15 mph
Barometer 29.86 in (1013.4 mb)
Dewpoint 11°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill4°F (-16°C)
Last update 5 Dec 7:53 am CST
Extended Forecast for

Galena IL

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

    Low: 16 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 24. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.

    High: 24 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. Low around 13. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 21.

    High: 21 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -3.

    Low: -3 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21.

    High: 21 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.

    Low: 13 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 24. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Saturday Night
Snow. Low around 13. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 21.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -3.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 21.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Galena IL
 42.43°N 90.44°W (Elev. 814 ft)
Last Update:
6:31 am CST Dec 5, 2025
Forecast Valid:
8am CST Dec 5, 2025-6pm CST Dec 11, 2025
 
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