Strong Storm System Brings Heavy Mountain Snow to the Sierra Nevada and Critical Fire Weather Conditions to the Plains
A Pacific storm system will continue to bring low elevation rain and mountain snow to much of the West through Wednesday, with heavy mountain snow expected in the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada. This system will also bring strong winds to the Intermountain West, Rockies, and Plains, which will create Critical fire weather conditions for the High Plains. Read More >
| NWS Forecast for: Illinois Valley OR Issued by: National Weather Service Medford, OR Last Update: 4:41 am PDT Apr 22, 2026 |  |
| Today: A 40 percent chance of rain between 11am and 3pm. Snow level 4200 feet rising to 4800 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Light south southwest wind becoming west southwest 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. West southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Thursday: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 68. Light north northeast wind. Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 34. North wind around 5 mph. Friday: Sunny, with a high near 73. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 37. Saturday: A 20 percent chance of rain after 11am. Sunny, with a high near 68. Saturday Night: A slight chance of rain before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. Sunday: A chance of rain, mainly after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Sunday Night: A slight chance of rain before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. Monday: A chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Monday Night: A slight chance of rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Tuesday: A slight chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. | |
| Illinois Valley OR 42.11°N 123.69°W (Elev. 1398 ft) | |
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