Friday, December 13, 2024

Freezing rain, slippery travel possible for some Saturday

Winter "wintered" in a big way yesterday as the latest round of Arctic air left highs in the teens. 

The last of this Arctic wave is being felt this morning as temperatures are sitting in the single digits. Wind chill values aren't as low, though more are registering in the -5° to -10° range. Be sure to bundle up from head to toe before heading out. 


Sunshine kicks the day off, with clouds gathering up into the afternoon. Afternoon highs remain chilly, landing in the low to mid 20s. 




Cloud cover remains in place overnight as our next system slides across the central plains. This is set to bring the chance for a rain/snow mix at first, especially west of Freeport, with a transition to a chilly rain by Saturday afternoon. The National Weather Service has placed Jo-Daviess, Carroll, and Whiteside County under a WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY from 3AM-noon Saturday as freezing rain may lead to difficult travel.  

Rain tapers off early Sunday morning, leaving the rest of the day dry, but cloudy. Afternoon highs will peak in the upper 30s Saturday, then in the low 40s Sunday. It won't be too long before rain chances return as a cold front enters the equation This will bring a round of scattered rain showers early Monday, followed by a temperature drop that will leave afternoon highs in the 30s for Tuesday and Wednesday.

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