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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

Klamath Falls International Airport (KLMT)

Lat: 42.14703°NLon: 121.72548°WElev: 4081.0ft.

Overcast

43°F

6°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed SSE 11 MPH
Barometer 29.92 in (1013.21 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill37°F (3°C)
Last update 01 Jan 10:53 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNW Merrill OR

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of rain. Snow level 6800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. South southeast wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. South southeast wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain after 10pm. Snow level 6300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Breezy, with a southeast wind 20 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Chance Rain
    and Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely. Snow level 5900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Breezy, with a south wind 18 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain Likely
    and Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely before 1am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 5500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Breezy, with a south wind 23 to 29 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 36 °F

    Breezy. Rain
    Likely then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 5100 feet. High near 40. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of snow, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A slight chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 20 percent chance of rain. Snow level 6800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. South southeast wind around 10 mph.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. South southeast wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain after 10pm. Snow level 6300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Breezy, with a southeast wind 20 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.
Saturday
Rain likely. Snow level 5900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Breezy, with a south wind 18 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain likely before 1am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 5500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Breezy, with a south wind 23 to 29 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 5100 feet. High near 40. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday
A chance of snow, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
Monday Night
A slight chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 35.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NNW Merrill OR
 42.09°N 121.64°W (Elev. 4895 ft)
Last Update:
10:36 pm PST Jan 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11pm PST Jan 1, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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