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

47°F

8°C

Humidity 64%
Wind Speed E 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 27 Jan 12:52 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles WNW Illinois Valley OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain, mainly before 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Snow level 5600 feet. High near 47. Windy, with a south wind around 32 mph, with gusts as high as 48 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 47 °F

    Heavy Rain
    and Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow, mainly before 2am. The rain could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 4800 feet. Low around 38. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 24 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 41 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 4700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. 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: 43 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain likely.  Snow level 5400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. South wind 15 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 43 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly before 4pm.  Snow level 5900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. South wind around 14 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of rain before 10pm, then a slight chance of rain after 4am.  Snow level 5700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 45 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly between 10am and 4pm.  Snow level 5600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of rain before 10pm.  Snow level 6000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of rain after 4pm.  Snow level 5900 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain, mainly before 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Snow level 5600 feet. High near 47. Windy, with a south wind around 32 mph, with gusts as high as 48 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain and snow, mainly before 2am. The rain could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 4800 feet. Low around 38. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 24 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 41 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 4700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. 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 5400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. 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 47. South wind around 14 mph.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of rain before 10pm, then a slight chance of rain after 4am. Snow level 5700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Snow level 5600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
Friday Night
A slight chance of rain before 10pm. Snow level 6000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Saturday
A slight chance of rain after 4pm. Snow level 5900 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain, mainly after 10pm. Snow level 6100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Sunday
Rain likely. Snow level 5700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 5400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5500 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.
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Point Forecast:
17 Miles WNW Illinois Valley OR
 42.18°N 123.98°W (Elev. 4344 ft)
1:06 pm PST Jan 27, 2026
1pm PST Jan 27, 2026-6pm PST Feb 2, 2026
 
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