Tuesday marked the 6th day in December where the Rockford Airport area observed measurable snow. Though it wasn't much, it was just enough to create a few headaches during the evening drive. Now, we're not out of the woods just yet as mother nature aims to send us another opportunity for measurable snow before we make the switch into 2026.
New Year's Eve will begin with cloudy skies. So you won't have to worry about slick spots or any travel impacts this morning. However, you'll need to keep an eye on road conditions if you will be out and about this afternoon and evening. A sharp cold front diving in will help spark up an additional round of flurries and snow showers. The main time frame will be from 11AM to 6PM. Like yesterday, slick spots will be a possibility. Some of the steadier snow showers could also result in lower visibility.
Temperatures ahead of the cold front will climb into the low 30s, but then drop into the 20s once winds switch to the northwest. Cloud cover is then expected to gradually clear, which will give temperatures more of an opportunity to bottom out.
This will leave us in the teens before midnight, so if you're heading out for any New Year's Eve festivities, plan on dressing in extra layers.
2026 starts off in the single digits, with afternoon highs landing in the upper teens. Winds will be light but it will be just enough to leave wind chill values in the single digits and teens.
New Year's Day will actually be the coldest day of the next 7 as temperatures will warm into the weekend. Expect highs in the 20s both Friday and Saturday, with 30s in the forecast next week.
This pairs well with the latest thinking by the talented scientists over at by the Climate Prediction Center. Both the short-term and long-term outlook show a better chance for temperatures to stay above-average during the first half of January.
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