Heavy Snow from the Midwest into the Great Lakes; Locally Heavy Rain in the Western Gulf Coast

A significant winter storm will produce a broad area of moderate to heavy snow from the Midwest through the western Great Lakes. Significant snow accumulations of 6-12 inches, and locally more than 1 foot, and gusty wind may cause hazardous travel conditions. Thunderstorms, some severe, and showers may produce locally heavy rain and isolated flash flooding along the western Gulf Coast. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rockford, Greater Rockford Airport (KRFD)

Lat: 42.19°NLon: 89.09°WElev: 735ft.

Light Snow Fog/Mist

26°F

-3°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed W 18 mph
Barometer 29.94 in (1014.9 mb)
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 1.00 mi
Wind Chill13°F (-11°C)
Last update 30 Nov 5:54 am CST
Extended Forecast for

Chicago Rockford International Airport IL

Winter Weather Advisory until November 30, 12:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory until November 30, 12:00pm

    NOW until 12:00pm Sun

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 30 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow
    then Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 10 mph.

    Low: 5 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow after noon.  High near 25. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow likely before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 5 mph after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 11 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 24. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 24 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.

    Low: 14 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of snow after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.

    High: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2.

    Low: -2 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 50 percent chance of snow before 9am. Patchy blowing snow before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 10 mph.
Monday
Snow after noon. High near 25. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Monday Night
Snow likely before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 24. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of snow after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2.
Thursday
Sunny and cold, with a high near 10.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -6.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 20.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Chicago Rockford International Airport IL
 42.19°N 89.09°W
3:11 am CST Nov 30, 2025
6am CST Nov 30, 2025-6pm CST Dec 6, 2025
 
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