Rockford Braces for One of Its Coldest Weekends This Fall
If you've been putting off getting your winter coat out of storage, now is the time to reconsider.
That's because some of the coldest temperatures we've seen so far this season are headed to Rockford, with overnight lows expected to dip into the 20s this weekend.
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Rockford Weekend Forecast Calls for Freezing Temperatures
Parts of the Chicago area could see some snow, so thankfully it looks like we're getting just the cold without the accompanying white stuff.
The National Weather Service says temperatures today and Friday will top out at about 42 degrees, with windy conditions making it feel even colder.
Overnight Lows in Rockford Could Drop to 24 Degrees
Tonight is expected to drop to around 28, and it will be even colder Friday night.
That’s when forecasts expect it to drop below freezing to 24 degrees on Friday night and again on Saturday night.
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Will Rockford See Snow This Weekend?
The good news is that there is no significant snowfall in the forecast this weekend.
Even better, Saturday is expected to be a sunny day with highs near 44, and Sunday looks slightly warmer, with temps near 47.
The thing is, if you’re heading out this weekend in the morning or especially late after dark, you’re gonna wanna bundle up.
So, if you’re still refusing to turn the heat on, hoping to make it until Thanksgiving, this weekend will probably make you change your mind.
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