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

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central and southern High Plains Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will continue impacting the mountains of the western U.S. into Thursday with gusty winds and heavy snow. Heavy snow and gusty winds will continue to impact the northern Plains into the central Great Lakes Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

ILLINOIS VALLEY AIRPORT (SBFO3)

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

NA

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed NNE 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 17 Feb 11:52 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles WNW Illinois Valley OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 12:54am until February 19, 10:00am
Winter Storm Warning February 18, 12:54am until February 19, 10:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 12:54am until February 19, 10:00am
    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 12:54am until February 19, 10:00am

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Overnight

    Low: 21 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow, mainly after 8am. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 29. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 16 to 21 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 27. South southwest wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 17 inches possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow.  High near 32. West northwest wind 7 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Northwest wind around 10 mph becoming east northeast after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow.  Low around 33. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Windy.

    High: 39 °F

    Snow and
    Windy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow likely, mainly before 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow, mainly after 8am. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 29. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 16 to 21 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 27. South southwest wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 17 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. High near 32. West northwest wind 7 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Northwest wind around 10 mph becoming east northeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Snow. Low around 33. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Windy.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 37. Windy.
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 37. Breezy.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 39. Breezy.
Monday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 38. Breezy.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 38.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
17 Miles WNW Illinois Valley OR
 42.18°N 123.98°W (Elev. 4344 ft)
12:41 am PST Feb 18, 2026
12am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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