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Significant Severe Weather in the Upper Midwest; Blizzard Conditions in the Cascades; Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms in Hawaii

Significant severe thunderstorms, including the risk for strong to intense tornadoes, are expected across the Upper Midwest this afternoon and evening. An atmospheric river will bring blizzard conditions to the northern Cascades. A powerful Kona storm is expected to impact Hawaii today into Saturday, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Paul C Miller/Sparta Airport (K8D4)

Lat: 43.13°NLon: 85.68°WElev: 775ft.

Overcast

48°F

9°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed E 14 mph
Barometer 29.91 in
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill42°F (6°C)
Last update 10 Mar 1:35 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Rockford MI

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 5pm. Cloudy, with a high near 56. East wind 9 to 11 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8pm. Low around 37. East wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 37 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain showers before 5pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Steady temperature around 39. East northeast wind 7 to 13 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 39 °F

    Showers then
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow showers likely before 8pm. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 26. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 26 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 41. West wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 41 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain and snow showers, mainly after 2am. Low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers, mainly before 8am. High near 44. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 44 °F

    Breezy.
    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 5pm. Cloudy, with a high near 56. East wind 9 to 11 mph.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8pm. Low around 37. East wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain showers before 5pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Steady temperature around 39. East northeast wind 7 to 13 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers likely before 8pm. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 26. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 41. West wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Thursday Night
Rain and snow showers, mainly after 2am. Low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Showers, mainly before 8am. High near 44. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Saturday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
Saturday Night
Rain and snow showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 32.
Sunday
Rain and snow showers. Cloudy, with a high near 40.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 19.
Monday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Rockford MI
 43.11°N 85.56°W (Elev. 705 ft)
Last Update:
1:03 pm EDT Mar 10, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1pm EDT Mar 10, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 16, 2026
 
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