Today's weather in Rockford is forcing closings across the area.

A message was sent to parents with children who attend Rockford Public School was sent early this afternoon notifying the parents of school activity closures.

All athletic activities, 21st Century Learning Programs and YMCA after-school care.

According to AccuWeather, the advisory remains in effect from 3pm this afternoon until midnight tonight:

Freezing rain and sleet expected. The ice will result in
difficult travel conditions, including during the evening
commute. Total ice accumulations up to a few hundredths of an
inch are expected with light sleet accumulations possible.

Be careful if you have to drive!

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