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

33°F

1°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed SW 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill29°F (-2°C)
Last update 17 Feb 02:52 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles NW Cave Junction OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 03:07pm until February 19, 10:00am
Winter Storm Warning February 17, 03:07pm until February 19, 10:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 03:07pm until February 19, 10:00am
    Winter Storm Warning February 17, 03:07pm until February 19, 10:00am

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • This Afternoon

    High: 28 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly before 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. West southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow, mainly after 2pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 30. South southwest wind 9 to 14 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 26. Southwest wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow.  High near 31. West northwest wind 7 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 33. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Breezy.

    Low: 30 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. West wind around 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly before 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. West southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow, mainly after 2pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 30. South southwest wind 9 to 14 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 26. Southwest wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. High near 31. West northwest wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 33. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Breezy.
Saturday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Windy.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 39. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 37. Breezy.
Monday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 38.
Monday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 38.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles NW Cave Junction OR
 42.24°N 123.75°W (Elev. 4163 ft)
2:52 pm PST Feb 17, 2026
3pm PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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