Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Central Plains; Active Pattern in the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions to the central and southern Plains today into Wednesday. Use caution with any potential ignition sources. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Current conditions at

ILLINOIS VALLEY AIRPORT (SBFO3)

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

NA

35°F

2°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed WSW 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 17 Feb 10:52 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles WNW Illinois Valley OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 11:46am until February 19, 10:00am
Winter Storm Warning February 17, 11:46am until February 19, 10:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 11:46am until February 19, 10:00am
    Winter Storm Warning February 17, 11:46am until February 19, 10:00am

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Today

    High: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Steady temperature around 25. South wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow before 10am, then snow showers after 10am. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 30. South southwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 29. South wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow.  High near 31. West wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow.  Low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow.  High near 35. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 28. Southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 25. South wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow before 10am, then snow showers after 10am. Some thunder is also possible. High near 30. South southwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 29. South wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. High near 31. West wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow. Low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow. High near 35. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Friday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Saturday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 39. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 36. Breezy.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 39. Windy.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 38. Breezy.
Monday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 40. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
17 Miles WNW Illinois Valley OR
 42.18°N 123.98°W (Elev. 4344 ft)
9:41 am PST Feb 17, 2026
11am PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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