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Tracking a Strong Cold Front Crossing the Central to Eastern States into the Weekend

A strong cold front travels across the Plains Friday, Great Lakes to Gulf Coast Saturday, then arrives at the East Coast on Sunday with areas of showers and storms expected. Cold high pressure in the wake of the front will bring areas of gusty winds and snow to the Rockies and Northern Plains Friday into Saturday. Severe thunderstorms will be possible late Saturday from east Texas into the South. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rockford, Greater Rockford Airport (KRFD)

Lat: 42.19°NLon: 89.09°WElev: 735ft.

A Few Clouds

46°F

8°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed S 10 mph
Barometer 29.70 in (1006.2 mb)
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill41°F (5°C)
Last update 7 Dec 8:54 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

Rockford IL

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Mostly Cloudy

    Low: 43 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Partly Sunny

    High: 58 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: Areas of drizzle with scattered showers between 9pm and midnight, then showers after midnight. Low around 42. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Areas Drizzle
    then Showers

    Low: 42 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Scattered showers before 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Mostly Sunny

    High: 45 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Mostly Cloudy

    Low: 28 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 33.

    Partly Sunny

    High: 33 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 20.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 20 °F

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 37.

    Sunny

    High: 37 °F

  • Monday
    Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 27 °F

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday Night
Areas of drizzle with scattered showers between 9pm and midnight, then showers after midnight. Low around 42. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday
Scattered showers before 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 33.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 20.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 37.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 38.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 25.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 46.
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Point Forecast:
Rockford IL
 42.28°N 89.06°W
Last Update:
6:07 pm CST Dec 7, 2023
Forecast Valid:
9pm CST Dec 7, 2023-6pm CST Dec 14, 2023
 
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