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

51°F

11°C

Humidity 98%
Wind Speed NE 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jan 11:52 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles N Cave Junction OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 1pm.  Snow level 6500 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 48. East southeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, mainly after 9pm.  Snow level 6900 feet lowering to 5500 feet after midnight . Steady temperature around 43. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 43 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain.  Snow level 5200 feet. High near 46. South wind 7 to 12 mph increasing to 16 to 21 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain before 10pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 10pm and 1am, then rain after 1am.  Snow level 5200 feet. Low around 38. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 20 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 38 °F

    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain before 4pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow.  Snow level 4200 feet. High near 40. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain, possibly mixed with snow before 7pm, then rain between 7pm and 10pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow after 10pm.  Snow level 3800 feet. Low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain and snow, mainly before 4pm.  Snow level 3800 feet. High near 40. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 10pm.  Snow level 3900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, mainly after 4pm.  Snow level 3700 feet rising to 4300 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 1pm. Snow level 6500 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 48. East southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Rain, mainly after 9pm. Snow level 6900 feet lowering to 5500 feet after midnight . Steady temperature around 43. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain. Snow level 5200 feet. High near 46. South wind 7 to 12 mph increasing to 16 to 21 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain before 10pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 10pm and 1am, then rain after 1am. Snow level 5200 feet. Low around 38. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 20 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Sunday
Rain before 4pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 4200 feet. High near 40. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow before 7pm, then rain between 7pm and 10pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow after 10pm. Snow level 3800 feet. Low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday
Rain and snow, mainly before 4pm. Snow level 3800 feet. High near 40. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 10pm. Snow level 3900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Tuesday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, mainly after 4pm. Snow level 3700 feet rising to 4300 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 4200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Wednesday
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles N Cave Junction OR
 42.25°N 123.67°W (Elev. 3409 ft)
11:46 am PST Jan 2, 2026
12pm PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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