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

Merced / Castle Air Force Base (KMER)

Lat: 37.36667°NLon: 120.56667°WElev: 187.0ft.

Overcast

N/A

Humidity NA
Wind Speed SE 12 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint N/A
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update NA
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles W Merced CA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 48. East southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of rain after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 61. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain, mainly after 10pm.  Low around 53. Southeast wind 10 to 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.

    Low: 53 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 60. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 60 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, then rain after 10pm.  Low around 52. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 52 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain before 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm.  High near 54. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 54 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then rain likely, mainly between 7pm and 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Southeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 47 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain likely, mainly after 10am.  Cloudy, with a high near 53. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 53 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. East southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 48. East southeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of rain after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 61. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Rain, mainly after 10pm. Low around 53. Southeast wind 10 to 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.
Saturday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 60. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, then rain after 10pm. Low around 52. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
Rain before 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 54. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then rain likely, mainly between 7pm and 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday
Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 53. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. East southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the morning.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles W Merced CA
 37.31°N 120.58°W (Elev. 148 ft)
2:57 am PST Jan 2, 2026
3am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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