Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >

Current conditions at

ILLINOIS VALLEY AIRPORT (SBFO3)

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

NA

29°F

-2°C

Humidity 98%
Wind Speed S 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 30 Dec 06:52 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles WSW Wilderville OR

Air Stagnation Advisory December 30, 07:48am until December 31, 04:00pm
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Air Stagnation Advisory
  •  
    Air Stagnation Advisory December 30, 07:48am until December 31, 04:00pm

    NOW until 4:00pm Wed

    Air Stagnation Advisory

  • Today

    High: 48 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 42. South wind 8 to 11 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers after 4pm.  Snow level 5500 feet rising to 6500 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 48. South southeast wind 7 to 11 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely, mainly between 10pm and 4am, then rain likely after 4am.  Snow level 6800 feet rising to 7800 feet after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. South wind 8 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 40 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Rain.  High near 44. South southeast wind 8 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain.  Snow level 7200 feet. Low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 41 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain before 4pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow.  Snow level 6400 feet. High near 43. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain and snow.  Snow level 5400 feet lowering to 4700 feet after midnight . Cloudy, with a low around 36. Breezy.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 48. South southeast wind 6 to 14 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 42. South wind 8 to 11 mph.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers after 4pm. Snow level 5500 feet rising to 6500 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 48. South southeast wind 7 to 11 mph.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely, mainly between 10pm and 4am, then rain likely after 4am. Snow level 6800 feet rising to 7800 feet after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. South wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
New Year's Day
Rain. High near 44. South southeast wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain. Snow level 7200 feet. Low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain before 4pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 6400 feet. High near 43. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Rain and snow. Snow level 5400 feet lowering to 4700 feet after midnight . Cloudy, with a low around 36. Breezy.
Saturday
Rain and snow. Snow level 4300 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 38. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Sunday
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 4300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Monday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 4400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
11 Miles WSW Wilderville OR
 42.34°N 123.66°W (Elev. 4183 ft)
4:16 am PST Dec 30, 2025
7am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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