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January 8-9, 2026: Rare January Flash Flooding and Strong Winds

Current conditions at

Rockford, Greater Rockford Airport (KRFD)

Lat: 42.19° N Lon: 89.09° W Elev: 735 ft.

Overcast

28°F

-2°C

Humidity	75%
Wind Speed	W 14 mph
Barometer	30.33 in (1028.0 mb)
Dewpoint	21°F (-6°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	17°F (-8°C)
Last update	11 Jan 8:54 am CST

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Detailed forecast for

Winnebago County

Today

Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly cloudy. Scattered flurries early in the morning. Blustery. Highs in the lower 30s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph, becoming west 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight

Partly cloudy. Near steady temperature in the mid 20s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph after midnight.

Monday

Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 40s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

Tuesday

Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain showers in the morning. Highs in the upper 40s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.

Tuesday Night

Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of snow showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 20s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.

Wednesday

Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow showers, mainly in the morning. Blustery with highs around 30. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.

Wednesday Night

Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows 10 to 15.

Thursday

Partly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 20s.

Thursday Night

Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of snow. Near steady temperature in the lower 20s.

Friday

Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of snow showers. Highs in the lower 30s.