Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. Read More >

Current conditions at

ILLINOIS VALLEY AIRPORT (SBFO3)

Lat: 42.10386°NLon: 123.68519°WElev: 1389.0ft.

NA

42°F

6°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed N 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 12 Apr 08:52 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles WNW Illinois Valley OR

  • Today

    Today: Rain and thunderstorms before 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 5pm, then a chance of rain and thunderstorms after 5pm.  Snow level 4100 feet rising to 4800 feet. High near 44. Calm wind becoming west southwest 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 44 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely, mainly before 9pm.  Snow level 4600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. West southwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain likely.  Snow level 4200 feet rising to 4800 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. West southwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain before 11pm.  Snow level 4800 feet lowering to 3900 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. West wind 3 to 7 mph. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Light west southwest wind increasing to 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    High: 44 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain, mainly after 11pm.  Snow level 4200 feet. Low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain before 2pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow.  Snow level 5100 feet lowering to 4500 feet in the afternoon . High near 41. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 41 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of snow before 11am.  Sunny, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain and thunderstorms before 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 5pm, then a chance of rain and thunderstorms after 5pm. Snow level 4100 feet rising to 4800 feet. High near 44. Calm wind becoming west southwest 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Rain likely, mainly before 9pm. Snow level 4600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. West southwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday
Rain likely. Snow level 4200 feet rising to 4800 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. West southwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain before 11pm. Snow level 4800 feet lowering to 3900 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. West wind 3 to 7 mph. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Light west southwest wind increasing to 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Tuesday Night
Rain, mainly after 11pm. Snow level 4200 feet. Low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain before 2pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 5100 feet lowering to 4500 feet in the afternoon . High near 41. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow before 11am. Sunny, with a high near 47.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 56.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles WNW Illinois Valley OR
 42.15°N 123.85°W (Elev. 3356 ft)
4:41 am PDT Apr 12, 2026
9am PDT Apr 12, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 18, 2026
 
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