Rockford Weather Alert as More Snow Arrives This Week

Rockford Braces for More Snow After Last Weekend’s Storm

After digging out from last weekend's snowfall, Rockford isn't getting a chance to take a breather. That's because it looks like another batch of small but pesky weather systems will pass through Northern Illinois over the next few days, bringing their own chance of snow and cold air.

Fast-Moving Winter Systems Expected Across Northern Illinois

Meteorologists in Chicago and Rockford both agree that these won't behave like big storms and will move in and out quickly, and won't hang around. However, when these winter storms arrive in the Rockford area, they will make travel messy and keep the roads coated.

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First Snow Round Arrives Saturday Night With More to Follow

It appears the first of these storms will show up on late Saturday into Sunday, and while current projections believe minor amounts of snow, with some saying just an inch to a couple of inches, some spots could pick up more depending on where the storm sets up shop. That's not all, though, as another round of winter storms is believed to whip up on Monday, followed by a third later in the week.

Bitter Cold Temps Add to Rockford’s Winter Troubles

To top it off, temperatures will drop with highs stuck in the mid-20s and wind chills going even lower. With the near foot of snow we experienced last weekend, people in Rockford are watching the weather more closely.

Light Snow, Freezing Air Keep Rockford Roads Busy

While no current storm looks major on its own, the steady drop of light snow and freezing air is enough to keep shovels, scrapers, and salt trucks plenty busy this season.

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Keep reading to find out individual state records in alphabetical order.

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Source: More Snow Aims at Northern Illinois With Bitter Cold Ahead

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