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flag Rockford, Illinois, hit -31°F on January 31, 2019, its coldest day on record, with dangerous wind chills.

flag Rockford, Illinois, recorded its coldest day on January 31, 2019, with temperatures plunging to -31°F, breaking the previous record of -27°F set in 1982. flag Wind chills near -57°F made outdoor conditions extremely dangerous, prompting school closures and major disruptions. flag While recent cold snaps feel severe, historical data shows Rockford has experienced harsher winters, including multiple sub-zero mornings in the 1980s and January 1912’s record-low monthly average of just above 5°F. flag Geographic features like wind funneled off the Rock River contribute to the perception of intensified cold, but current extremes are not unprecedented.

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