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

Merced Regional Airport (KMCE)

Lat: 37.28306°NLon: 120.50778°WElev: 154.0ft.

Overcast

45°F

7°C

Humidity	81%
Wind Speed	N 0 MPH
Barometer	29.74 in (1007.11 mb)
Dewpoint	39°F (4°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	17 Feb 09:20 PM PST

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

8 Miles SE Merced CA

Tonight
Low: 37 °F
Showers then
Showers
Likely
Wednesday
High: 49 °F
Chance Rain
Wednesday Night
Low: 38 °F
Rain Likely
Thursday
High: 46 °F
Rain
Thursday Night
Low: 32 °F
Chance Rain
then Partly
Cloudy
Friday
High: 50 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 33 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 56 °F
Mostly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 44 °F
Slight Chance
Rain

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 1am, then rain likely after 1am. Low around 37. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. South southeast wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday Night

Rain likely, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Thursday

Rain, mainly before 4pm. High near 46. Wind chill values as low as 32 early. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Thursday Night

A 30 percent chance of rain before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming north northeast after midnight.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. East wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. East wind around 5 mph.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Saturday Night

A 20 percent chance of rain after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. East southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Sunday

A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Sunday Night

Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. East southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Monday

Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Monday Night

Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tuesday

Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.