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

Current conditions at

Sterling Rockfalls (KSQI)

Lat: 41.74° N Lon: 89.67° W Elev: 643 ft.

Fog/Mist

36°F

2°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	NW 7 mph
Barometer	30.07 in (1018.5 mb)
Dewpoint	36°F (2°C)
Visibility	3.00 mi
Wind Chill	30°F (-1°C)
Last update	10 Jan 3:56 am CST

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Detailed forecast for

Lee County

Today

Snow and a slight chance of rain early in the morning, then a slight chance of snow late in the morning. Scattered snow showers late. Snow accumulation around an inch. Blustery. Near steady temperature in the mid 30s. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.

Tonight

Mostly cloudy. Scattered snow showers in the evening, then a chance of flurries after midnight. Little or no additional snow accumulation. Blustery with lows in the lower 20s. West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.

Sunday

Partly cloudy. A chance of flurries early in the morning. Blustery with highs in the lower 30s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming west 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Gusts up to 30 mph.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 20s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight.

Monday

Partly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Highs in the lower 40s. West winds around 10 mph.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Near steady temperature in the lower 30s.

Tuesday

Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 40s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.

Tuesday Night

Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain and snow showers after midnight. Lows around 30. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.

Wednesday

Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 30s.