Snow Squalls May Impact New Year's Eve Travel from the Great Lakes to the Northeast; Heavy Rain Returns to California

An Alberta clipper will bring lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes, with the highest snow totals downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario. Snow squalls may impact New Year's Eve travel during the evening and overnight hours across parts of the Great Lakes, Ohio Valley, and Northeast. Heavy rain will bring a flash flooding threat for southern California on New Year's Eve into New Year's Day. Read More >

Current conditions at

ILLINOIS VALLEY AIRPORT (SBFO3)

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

NA

29°F

-2°C

Humidity 98%
Wind Speed WSW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 30 Dec 07:52 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles WNW Illinois Valley OR

Air Stagnation Advisory December 30, 08:38pm until December 31, 04:00pm
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Air Stagnation Advisory
  •  
    Air Stagnation Advisory December 30, 08:38pm until December 31, 04:00pm

    NOW until 4:00pm Wed

    Air Stagnation Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 40 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 10 percent chance of rain after 4pm.  Snow level 5700 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. South wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the afternoon.

    High: 50 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. South wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 41 °F

    Rain Likely

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Rain.  High near 45. South southeast wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain.  Low around 44. South wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 44 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  Snow level 6400 feet. High near 46. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times.  Snow level 5900 feet lowering to 5100 feet after midnight . Low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 38 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow.  Snow level 4700 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. South wind 5 to 7 mph.
Wednesday
A 10 percent chance of rain after 4pm. Snow level 5700 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. South wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
New Year's Day
Rain. High near 45. South southeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 44. South wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. Snow level 6400 feet. High near 46. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Snow level 5900 feet lowering to 5100 feet after midnight . Low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Saturday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 4700 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 39.
Saturday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 4300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Sunday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 4pm. Snow level 4100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
Sunday Night
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 4300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Monday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 4400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 4300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 4100 feet rising to 4700 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
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Point Forecast:
8 Miles WNW Illinois Valley OR
 42.14°N 123.81°W (Elev. 3209 ft)
3:41 pm PST Dec 30, 2025
8pm PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 6, 2026
 
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