Tomorrow is forecast to be nearly the same temperature as today.
Forecast for Newton
Updated: 7:46 PM CST on December 22, 2009
Winter Weather Advisory in effect until noon CST Wednesday...
Winter Storm Watch in effect from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning...
Rest of Tonight
Cloudy with areas of light freezing drizzle and a slight chance of light freezing rain. Temperatures nearly steady in the lower 30s. East winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of measurable precipitation 20 percent.
Wednesday
Cloudy. Chance of freezing rain and sleet in the morning...then freezing rain...sleet and snow likely in the afternoon. No snow and sleet accumulation. Ice accumulation of less than one quarter of an inch. Temperatures nearly steady in the lower 30s. East winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
Freezing rain and sleet likely in the evening...then rain...freezing rain and sleet likely after midnight. No sleet accumulation. Ice accumulation of up to one quarter of an inch. Temperatures nearly steady in the lower 30s. East winds 10 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the evening. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
Thursday
Rain. Highs in the upper 30s. East winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph at times. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
Rain in the evening...then light rain and drizzle after midnight. Lows in the mid 30s. Southeast winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph at times. Chance of measurable precipitation 90 percent.
Christmas Day
Cloudy. Rain and snow likely in the morning... then a slight chance of light snow in the afternoon. Highs around 40. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.
Friday Night
Cloudy with a 40 percent chance of light snow showers. Lows in the lower 20s.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of light snow showers. Highs in the upper 20s.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of light snow showers. Lows 13 to 17.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of light snow showers. Highs in the lower 20s.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows 10 to 14.
Monday
Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of light snow showers. Highs in the mid 20s.
... Winter Weather Advisory in effect from 9 PM this evening to noon CST Wednesday... ... Winter Storm Watch remains in effect from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning...
The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for freezing drizzle... which is in effect from 9 PM this evening to noon CST Wednesday. A Winter Storm Watch remains in effect from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning.
* Timing... freezing drizzle will begin across the area late this evening... lasting through late Wednesday morning. A heavier area of precipitation... including light sleet and freezing rain will overspread the area during the early afternoon Wednesday. The heaviest freezing rain is expected from Wednesday evening into Thursday morning.
* Accumulations... a glazing of freezing drizzle is possible late this evening and through the morning Wednesday. More substantial precipitation beginning early Wednesday afternoon may result in up to a quarter inch of ice.
* Hazards... accumulation of ice. Some sleet and light snow may mix as precipitation begins on Wednesday.
* Impacts... glazing of roadways... parking lots and sidewalks. This will make for hazardous travel on untreated surfaces.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A Winter Storm Watch means there is a potential for significant snow... sleet... or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.
A Winter Weather Advisory means that freezing drizzle will result in slippery roadways and cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for hazardous driving conditions and use caution while traveling.
Local Storm Report
12/22/2009 0630 am
Morocco, Newton County.
Snow m2.0 inch, reported by co-op observer.
24 hour total.
12/22/2009 0630 am
Morocco, Newton County.
Snow m2.0 inch, reported by co-op observer.
24 hour total.
Public Information Statement
Statement as of 7:00 PM CST on December 22, 2009
Snowfall and snow depth reports. Data provided by National Weather Service Chicago area and Rockford area snowfall team.
12 hr snowfall 12 hr snowfall total location ending 6pm ending 6am snow today today depth at 6pm Illinois