11/29/2025
❄️ WINTER STORM WARNING – ROCKFORD & WINNEBAGO COUNTY ❄️
⚠️ Please take this seriously, guys and gals.
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for our region.
Expected impacts include:
• 🌨️ 6–9 inches of heavy snow
Maybe more ..
• 🌬️ Blowing & drifting
• 🧊 Slick, hazardous roads
• 🚗 Difficult travel from Saturday through Sunday
• ⚡ Potential power outages
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🚨 TRAVEL ALERT
Please avoid driving unless absolutely necessary.
If you must travel:
• Stay on main roads — those are plowed first
(Reminds me of: Plowing your mom jokes,lol)
• Keep your phone fully charged
• Tell someone your route & timeframe
• Carry a small emergency kit (water, snacks, warm clothes, flashlight)
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⚡ POWER OUTAGE PREP – ROCKFORD AREA
Because this storm brings heavy, wet snow, power outages are possible.
Prepare now:
• Charge devices
• Have flashlights ready (avoid candles if possible)
• Keep blankets accessible
• Have a battery-powered radio
• If you rely on medical devices, make backup plans
📡 Check ComEd Outages:
👉 https://outagemap.comed.com
💬 Report an outage: Text OUT to 26633
📞 1-800-EDISON-1 for emergencies
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🚗 SNOW EMERGENCY – CITY OF ROCKFORD
🚫 Odd–Even parking is in effect.
• Odd days → Park on odd-numbered side
• Even days → Park on even-numbered side
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❤️ LOOK OUT FOR ONE ANOTHER
Please check on:
• Elderly neighbors
• Friends & family
• Anyone with mobility or medical needs
A quick message via text or online
Or even better; a knock can make all the difference.
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⛄ COMMUNITY INFO
Plow & shoveling businesses
You are allowed to post your info below, but please include:
• Contact details
• Rates
And everyone use your own judgment when contacting those services.
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📸 SHARE THE FUN SIDE TOO!
When safe:
Post your snow photos, snowmen, snow forts, and winter memories. ☃️❄️
Let’s lift each other up even during a tough storm.
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🙏 Keep all first responders, medical staff, dispatchers, plow drivers, utility crews, tow operators, delivery drivers, and essential workers in your thoughts and prayers as they work through this storm.
Stay safe, stay warm, and take care of each other ❤️
