Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

ILLINOIS VALLEY AIRPORT (SBFO3)

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

NA

53°F

12°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed W 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jan 02:52 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

18 Miles WNW Cave Junction OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of rain before 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. South wind around 8 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Snow level 6800 feet lowering to 5200 feet after midnight . Low around 42. South wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 42 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain, mainly between 10am and 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Snow level 4800 feet rising to 5600 feet in the afternoon. High near 46. South wind 15 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 46 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then rain after 10pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Snow level 5400 feet. Low around 41. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 25 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 2 and 3 inches possible.

    Low: 41 °F

    Heavy Rain
    and Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain before 10am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow between 10am and 1pm, then rain after 1pm.  Snow level 4100 feet. High near 42. South southwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain.  Snow level 3800 feet. Low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain, mainly before 4pm.  Snow level 3800 feet. High near 42. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain, mainly before 10pm.  Snow level 3900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain likely, mainly after 4pm.  Snow level 3900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of rain before 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. South wind around 8 mph.
Tonight
Rain. Snow level 6800 feet lowering to 5200 feet after midnight . Low around 42. South wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Saturday
Rain, mainly between 10am and 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Snow level 4800 feet rising to 5600 feet in the afternoon. High near 46. South wind 15 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then rain after 10pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Snow level 5400 feet. Low around 41. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 25 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 2 and 3 inches possible.
Sunday
Rain before 10am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow between 10am and 1pm, then rain after 1pm. Snow level 4100 feet. High near 42. South southwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
Rain. Snow level 3800 feet. Low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Monday
Rain, mainly before 4pm. Snow level 3800 feet. High near 42. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday Night
A chance of rain, mainly before 10pm. Snow level 3900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
Rain likely, mainly after 4pm. Snow level 3900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Snow level 4100 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 36.
Wednesday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 3500 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 40.
Wednesday Night
Rain and snow. Snow level 2800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 2700 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 2700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
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Point Forecast:
18 Miles WNW Cave Junction OR
 42.22°N 123.99°W (Elev. 2487 ft)
2:21 pm PST Jan 2, 2026
3pm PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 9, 2026
 
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