Rockford reached a high temperature of 36 Thursday afternoon, pushing above freezing for the first time in nearly 3 weeks! The 19 day streak of sub-freezing temperatures is the 15th longest on record and the longest streak since 2010!
We will take a brief break in the warming trend over the weekend behind Friday's cold front and associated wintry mix, but trends will be turning back "warmer" for much of next week. Milder air that had been previously locked away to the Southwest will surge our way, pushing temperatures into the 30s and 40s for a few days starting Sunday and Monday. Monday through Wednesday will be the warmest days in the near term, with all three days featuring highs in the 40s.
This pocket of milder air also comes with a bit more moisture, but not overly impressive rain chances. Aside from the wintry mix Thursday night and slim chance for flurries Saturday night, precipitation chances will be limited through at least Tuesday. A weaker low pressure system may try to develop nearby with better moisture overhead. With the warmer air, most of this would come down as a light rain.
Looking ahead to the middle of February, the "milder" pattern looks to continue with a 50-70% chance to see above average temperatures between the 11th and 15th. Average highs by mid-February are closer to the low 30s. By February 28th, the average high is nearly 40 degrees!
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