Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall in the Ohio Valley and Great Lakes; Winter Weather in the Northern Tier

A slow moving front extending from the Great Lakes region into the Plains will bring snow, wintry mix, and ice accumulation north of the front from the Upper Midwest into New England, and severe weather and heavy rain south of the front. Scattered severe thunderstorms with damaging gusts, severe hail, and heavy rain are expected across parts of the Great Lakes/Midwest through tonight. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Paul C Miller/Sparta Airport (K8D4)

Lat: 43.13°NLon: 85.68°WElev: 775ft.

Overcast

43°F

6°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed NE 7 mph
Barometer 30.08 in
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill39°F (4°C)
Last update 1 Apr 1:35 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Rockford MI

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. North northeast wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers, mainly after 2am.  Low around 34. East wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 69. East wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 69 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers.  Low around 50. South wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 50 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers before 8am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.

    High: 63 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am.  Low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 48 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Breezy.

    High: 63 °F

    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain showers likely before 2am, then a chance of rain and snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. North northeast wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
Showers, mainly after 2am. Low around 34. East wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Thursday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 69. East wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers. Low around 50. South wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers before 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
Friday Night
A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Rain showers likely before 2am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 27.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Rockford MI
 43.13°N 85.56°W (Elev. 745 ft)
1:03 am EDT Apr 1, 2026
1am EDT Apr 1, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 7, 2026
 
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