Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains; Heavy Snow and Possible Blizzard Conditions in the Central Rockies and Upper Midwest

Strong winds and dry conditions will bring extremely critical fire weather (Level 3 of 3) today and a possible wildfire outbreak across portions of southeastern New Mexico into northwest Texas, the Texas Panhandle, and western Oklahoma. Widespread heavy snow with possible blizzard conditions is forecast tonight through Wednesday from the central Rockies and Plains into the Upper Midwest states. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Weather Advisory in effect from March 19, 05:00 PM PDT until March 20, 05:00 PM PDT

Current conditions at

ILLINOIS VALLEY AIRPORT (SBFO3)

Lat: 42.10375°NLon: 123.68508°WElev: 1389.0ft.

52°F

11°C

Humidity	55%
Wind Speed	WSW 5 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	36°F (2°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	18 Mar 04:52 PM PDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

15 Miles ESE Cave Junction OR

Winter Weather Advisory March 19, 05:00pm until March 20, 05:00pm

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Winter Weather Advisory

Tonight
Low: 28 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 41 °F
Snow Likely
and Breezy
Wednesday Night
Low: 29 °F
Heavy Snow
Thursday
High: 35 °F
Snow
Thursday Night
Low: 32 °F
Snow
Friday
High: 37 °F
Snow then
Rain/Snow
Friday Night
Low: 35 °F
Rain/Snow
then
Rain/Snow
Likely
Saturday
High: 41 °F
Rain/Snow
Likely then
Rain Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 37 °F
Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Light southwest wind becoming south 6 to 11 mph in the evening.

Wednesday

Snow likely after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Breezy, with a south wind 14 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Wednesday Night

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 29. West southwest wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

Thursday

Snow. High near 35. Southwest wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Thursday Night

Snow. Low around 32. South southwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Friday

Snow before 2pm, then rain and snow. High near 37. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Friday Night

Rain and snow. Snow level 5100 feet. Low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Saturday

Rain and snow likely, becoming all rain after 11am. Snow level 5100 feet rising to 5900 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.

Saturday Night

A chance of rain, mainly before 11pm. Snow level 6600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

Sunday

A slight chance of rain before 11am. Snow level 7000 feet rising to 8300 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 54.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.