Rain Providing Some Relief to Drought-Stricken Southern U.S.

A storm tracking across the southern U.S. will continue to bring heavy to excessive rainfall over portions of central Texas through the central Gulf Coast today. The Southeast U.S. will see heavier rain and a risk for severe thunderstorms Saturday. While much of this rainfall will be beneficial to the drought, excessive rainfall may bring areas of flash and urban flooding. Read More >

7-Day Forecast 42.11°N 123.69°W (Text-Only)
NWS Forecast for: Illinois Valley OR
Issued by: National Weather Service Medford, OR
Last Update: 4:40 am PDT May 1, 2026
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  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 78 °F

    Partly Sunny


  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. North wind 3 to 7 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 75 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers between 8pm and 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 46 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 82 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 47 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 70.

    High: 70 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday
    Night

    Monday Night: A slight chance of showers before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Sunny


  • Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. North wind 3 to 7 mph.

    Saturday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers between 8pm and 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Sunday: A chance of showers between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 70.

    Monday Night: A slight chance of showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 46.

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 81.

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47.

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.



    Illinois Valley OR
     42.11°N 123.69°W (Elev. 1398 ft)

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