Late January Extreme Cold; Watching for Another East Coast Storm Threat This Weekend

Well below normal temperatures will continue for the eastern half of the Lower 48 this week. Another blast of arctic air will spread from the Plains through the East/Southeast Friday into Saturday with more record lows expected even into Florida. Forecasts are being monitored for increasing potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

ILLINOIS VALLEY AIRPORT (SBFO3)

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

NA

44°F

7°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed S 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 27 Jan 05:52 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles WNW Illinois Valley OR

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow, mainly before 2am. The rain could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 5200 feet lowering to 4500 feet after midnight . Low around 38. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 24 to 29 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of rain and snow before 7am, then rain likely.  Snow level 5000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. South southwest wind 17 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain likely.  Snow level 5300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. South wind 15 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 41 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly before 4pm.  Snow level 5900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. South wind around 14 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of rain before 10pm, then a slight chance of rain after 4am.  Snow level 5500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. South wind 11 to 14 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly between 10am and 4pm.  Snow level 5200 feet rising to 6100 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain before 10pm.  Snow level 6300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of rain after 4pm.  Snow level 6100 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain, mainly after 10pm.  Snow level 6200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain and snow, mainly before 2am. The rain could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 5200 feet lowering to 4500 feet after midnight . Low around 38. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 24 to 29 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow before 7am, then rain likely. Snow level 5000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. South southwest wind 17 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
Rain likely. Snow level 5300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. South wind 15 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly before 4pm. Snow level 5900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. South wind around 14 mph.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of rain before 10pm, then a slight chance of rain after 4am. Snow level 5500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. South wind 11 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Snow level 5200 feet rising to 6100 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain before 10pm. Snow level 6300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Saturday
A slight chance of rain after 4pm. Snow level 6100 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 56.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain, mainly after 10pm. Snow level 6200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Sunday
Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Snow level 5800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 5200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5300 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 49.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
17 Miles WNW Illinois Valley OR
 42.18°N 123.98°W (Elev. 4344 ft)
3:41 pm PST Jan 27, 2026
6pm PST Jan 27, 2026-6pm PST Feb 3, 2026
 
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