Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains and Midwest; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central/southern High Plains and portions of the Midwest. Two Pacific storms will continue to bring heavy mountain snow and gusty winds to the western U.S. through Thursday. A swath of wintry weather, including heavy snow and a wintry mix, is expected from the Northern Plains to New England. Read More >

Current conditions at

ILLINOIS VALLEY AIRPORT (SBFO3)

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

NA

33°F

1°C

Humidity 98%
Wind Speed SSW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Feb 08:52 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles WNW Illinois Valley OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 09:46am until February 19, 10:00am
Winter Storm Warning February 18, 09:46am until February 19, 10:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 09:46am until February 19, 10:00am
    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 09:46am until February 19, 10:00am

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Today

    High: 32 °F

    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 26. South wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow.  High near 34. West wind around 7 mph becoming north in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. North northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. South southwest wind 6 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow, mainly after 10pm.  Low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow before 1pm, then rain and snow likely between 1pm and 4pm, then rain after 4pm.  High near 40. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Snow then
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain before 7pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. The rain could be heavy at times.  Snow level 3500 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow, mainly between 11am and 3pm. High near 32. Southwest wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 26. South wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. High near 34. West wind around 7 mph becoming north in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. North northwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. South southwest wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Snow, mainly after 10pm. Low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow before 1pm, then rain and snow likely between 1pm and 4pm, then rain after 4pm. High near 40. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain before 7pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. The rain could be heavy at times. Snow level 3500 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 34.
Sunday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. The rain could be heavy at times. Snow level 3800 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 38.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow. The rain could be heavy at times. Snow level 3900 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 36.
Monday
Rain and snow. The rain could be heavy at times. Snow level 3500 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 39. Breezy.
Monday Night
Rain and snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Snow level 3200 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 39.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles WNW Illinois Valley OR
 42.14°N 123.81°W (Elev. 3209 ft)
9:42 am PST Feb 18, 2026
9am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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