Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West
Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >
| NWS Forecast for: Illinois Valley OR Issued by: National Weather Service Medford, OR Last Update: 3:41 pm PST Jan 3, 2026 |  |
| Tonight: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 38. South southwest wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible. Sunday: Rain, mainly after 2pm. Snow level 3900 feet. High near 45. South southwest wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Sunday Night: Rain. Snow level 3500 feet. Low around 34. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Monday: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain. Snow level 3000 feet rising to 3600 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected. Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain before 10pm. Snow level 3500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Light and variable wind. Tuesday: Rain, mainly after 4pm. Snow level 3500 feet. High near 43. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Tuesday Night: Rain. Snow level 3900 feet. Low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Wednesday: Rain. Snow level 3500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Wednesday Night: Rain. Snow level 2600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Thursday: Rain likely, mainly before 10am. Snow level 2200 feet rising to 2800 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Thursday Night: A slight chance of rain. Snow level 2400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 49. | |
| Illinois Valley OR 42.11°N 123.69°W (Elev. 1398 ft) | |
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