Mississippi Palisades State Park, IL

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Rocky wooded bluff above the Mississippi River at Mississippi Palisades
Rocky wooded bluff above the Mississippi River at Mississippi Palisades — Photo by moistpics3, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Today’s Forecast:

☁
37°F
High: 37° | Low: 30°
Current Temperature
Cloudy
Station: KSFY
Observed at: 8:55 pm CST on 11/12/26
Wind: 6 mph | Humidity: 67%
Tonight:Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday:Mostly sunny. High near 42, with temperatures falling to around 40 in the afternoon. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night:Mostly clear, with a low around 24. North wind 0 to 5 mph.
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Today’s Report:

🥾 Hiking

Good
  73 /100

Good for hiking. High near 42°F. Low rain risk (1%). Light wind (10 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Good 79/100
Ideal conditions for hiking. Comfortable temperature (high near 45°F), light wind, and clear forecast.

⛺ Camping

Good
  75 /100

Good for camping. High near 42°F. Low rain risk (1%). Light wind (10 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Good 83/100
Ideal conditions for camping. Comfortable temperature (high near 45°F), light wind, and clear forecast.

⛵ Boating

Not Recommended
  23 /100

Not Recommended for boating. High near 42°F. Low rain risk (1%). Light wind (10 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (42°F).

  • Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 23/100
Not Recommended for boating. High near 45°F. Temperatures outside comfort limits (45°F).

🐟 Fishing

Good
  78 /100

Good for fishing. High near 42°F. Low rain risk (1%). Light wind (10 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Good 82/100
Ideal conditions for fishing. Comfortable temperature (high near 45°F), light wind, and clear forecast.

About Mississippi Palisades State Park

This page connects the rugged trail system, overlooks, campground, river launch and backwater fishery, where exposure and operating notices matter as much as the regional forecast.

Planning an Outing

A workable outing depends on wet bluff trails, cliff edges, Mississippi stage, ramp flooding, wind, traffic, fog and falling ice. Match the forecast to the chosen access rather than assuming every component operates alike.

Weather Tips

  • For this a steep Mississippi bluff park, read the gauge trend and upstream rainfall because current and floating debris can change after local skies clear.
  • Before camping at a steep Mississippi bluff park, confirm loops, water service and gate hours with the managing agency.

Nearby Towns and Areas

  • Savanna
  • Mississippi River
  • Apple River
  • Sentinel Trail
  • Lookout Point
  • Oak Point

Adjust the Day to the Forecast

Move to shore or a short protected trail when wind, waves, flow or access is unsuitable; otherwise, delay campsite setup until warned wind or lightning passes.

7-Day Forecast

☁
37°F
High: 37° | Low: 30°
Current Temperature
Cloudy
Station: KSFY
Observed at: 8:55 pm CST on 11/12/26
Wind: 6 mph | Humidity: 67%
Fri ⛅
42° 24°
1%
Sat ☀
45° 25°
0%
Sun ☀
47° 26°
0%
Mon ☀
50° 27°
0%
Tue ☀
54° 31°
0%
Wed ⛅
56° 40°
1%
Thu 🌧
58° --°
31%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

42° Fri 45° Sat 47° Sun 50° Mon 54° Tue 56° Wed 58° Thu

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

24° Fri 25° Sat 26° Sun 27° Mon 31° Tue 40° Wed 50° Thu

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 20 Fri 20 Sat 20 Sun 70 Mon 90 Tue 100 Wed 95 Thu
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: November 12, 2026 10:55 pm CST

Weather by Season

Winter

Freeze-thaw cycles leave shaded parts of this a steep Mississippi bluff park icy while exposed ground softens; verify roads and gates after storms.

Spring

Basin-wide rain can raise water and move debris through this a steep Mississippi bluff park; low access may remain closed after the crest.

Summer

Afternoon wind and lightning can end a water window on this a steep Mississippi bluff park; warm water may also bring advisories.

Fall

Cold water arrives before winter air on this a steep Mississippi bluff park; stronger fronts shorten launch windows and seasonal facilities reduce hours.

Key Climate Data Points

  • Local climate: This local planning area has an annual average temperature about 49–52°F, receives roughly 35–39 inches of precipitation and records commonly 25–35 inches.
  • Wettest season: Late spring and early summer.
  • Driest season: Late winter and early fall.
  • Annual average temperature: About 49–52°f.
  • Annual snowfall: Commonly 25–35 inches.