Rockford, Illinois Weather Alert: Warm Weekend Before Snow Return

Temperatures will rise back into the mid-to-upper 60s this weekend, but it won't feel like spring for long, with more cold and snow expected early next week.

Warm Weekend Before Winter's Return

According to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service, residents in the Rockford region and Chicagoland can expect milder temperatures this weekend, with highs of around 63 on Friday and 67 on Saturday (11/15).

This brief warm-up will offer an opening to enjoy your favorite outdoor activities or family time under the sunny skies.

Rapid Change Early Next Week

The spring-like warmth won't last, with Sunday's high expected to dip back into the low 50s, followed by a more significant temperature drop as the work week begins.

The latest forecast from the Weather Channel has high temperatures in the lower 40s and overnight lows into the 20s by Monday (11/17).

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Freezing rain is possible late on Monday night and early on Tuesday, with a potential for a wintry mix and snow through late next week.

Travel and Planning Implications

For families planning a weekend outing, Saturday will be your best weather day with temperatures nearing 70.

Lows will drop back to 30 Saturday night, and Sunday will get into the upper 40s before another chance of a wintry mix arrives late on Monday night.

LOOK: The most extreme temperatures in the history of every state

Stacker consulted 2021 data from the NOAA's State Climate Extremes Committee (SCEC) to illustrate the hottest and coldest temperatures ever recorded in each state. Each slide also reveals the all-time highest 24-hour precipitation record and all-time highest 24-hour snowfall.

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

Gallery Credit: Anuradha Varanasi