Rain to turn into snow as we move into the weekend

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - It was a misty Thursday for sure with periods of rainfall throughout the day. However, there seems to be a transitional period where that rain will become snow.

Even though we had a rainy day, we still remained rather mild with our temperatures in the mid-40s. Our high of the day was 48 degrees, so close to 50 degrees but not quite there. Winds also picked up speed reaching a peak gust of 21 mph, but those gusts will only get stronger as we make our way further into the weekend.

Winds begin to pick up speed between 30 and 40 mph. — Winds begin to pick up speed between 30 and 40 mph.(Kayleigh Randle, WIFR)

Moving overnight into Friday though that’s where we will see this rain transition into snow. Don’t worry though it will only last for a couple of hours before falling apart around three in the morning. If you are someone who needs to travel in those early hours of the morning, take your time. Roads could be slippery and dangerous.

Rainfall continues until it turns into snow. — Rainfall continues until it turns into snow.(Kayleigh Randle, WIFR)

Rain transforms into snow for the morning. — Rain transforms into snow for the morning.(Kayleigh Randle, WIFR)

Snow falls away, leaving behind some heavy clouds and possibly patchy fog. — Snow falls away, leaving behind some heavy clouds and possibly patchy fog.(Kayleigh Randle, WIFR)

The rest of Friday is going to be fairly cloudy in the morning but become clear and sunny the rest of the day. We will see a dip in temperatures over the next couple of days as a cold front will move through and winds will change direction. Cold air will take over the region for a quick cool down, but don’t worry because those warmer temperatures will be back in a blink.

After the snow and clouds fall away, skies remain clear. — After the snow and clouds fall away, skies remain clear.(Kayleigh Randle, WIFR)

Stray clouds fill the air as a cold front moves in. — Stray clouds fill the air as a cold front moves in.(Kayleigh Randle, WIFR)

Friday night will be not only cooler but cloudier as well. As we make our way further into Saturday those clouds will unfortunately stay and even bring some flurries. Not much snow should be produced from this but just enough to make it feel like winter is still here.

Some flurries likely in the morning. — Some flurries likely in the morning.(Kayleigh Randle, WIFR)

Less chance for some flurries but clouds stay heavy. — Less chance for some flurries but clouds stay heavy.(Kayleigh Randle, WIFR)

Temperatures take a nose dive getting back down into the 20s. — Temperatures take a nose dive getting back down into the 20s.(Kayleigh Randle, WIFR)

Saturday night will stick with the clouds and cooler air. Sunday though will begin the warming trend and bring in more sun. Sunday will be a great day to enjoy the outside and take advantage of the beautiful weather.

Clear skies for the rest of the day. — Clear skies for the rest of the day.(Kayleigh Randle, WIFR)

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