Late January Extreme Cold; Watching East Coast Storm Threat This Weekend
The next blast of Arctic air surges south down the Plains, across the Great Lakes and through the Southeast and East Friday through Saturday. This could be longest duration of cold in several decades. Forecast models are being closely monitored for potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Confidence in coastal impacts has increased. Read More >
| NWS Forecast for: Illinois Valley OR Issued by: National Weather Service Medford, OR Last Update: 9:41 am PST Jan 28, 2026 |  |
| This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Tonight: A chance of rain before 8pm, then a chance of rain after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Calm wind. Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Calm wind. Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Calm wind. Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 60. Saturday Night: A chance of rain after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Sunday: Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Sunday Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Monday: A slight chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. | |
| Illinois Valley OR 42.11°N 123.69°W (Elev. 1398 ft) | |
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