Late January Extreme Cold; Watching East Coast Storm Threat This Weekend

The next blast of Arctic air surges south down the Plains, across the Great Lakes and through the Southeast and East Friday through Saturday. This could be longest duration of cold in several decades. Forecast models are being closely monitored for potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Confidence in coastal impacts has increased. Read More >

Current conditions at

MERLIN (MLFO3)

Lat: 42.49975°NLon: 123.36917°WElev: 1144.0ft.

NA

39°F

4°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed NNE 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 28 Jan 07:58 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles SSW Murphy OR

  • Today

    Today: A slight chance of rain before 10am, then a slight chance of rain after 5pm.  Snow level 4700 feet rising to 5400 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Southwest wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 45 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of rain before 8pm, then a chance of rain after 10pm.  Snow level 5400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. South southwest wind around 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 41 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. South wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. South southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of rain after 10pm.  Snow level 6400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of rain.  Snow level 5800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of rain before 10am, then a slight chance of rain after 5pm. Snow level 4700 feet rising to 5400 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
A slight chance of rain before 8pm, then a chance of rain after 10pm. Snow level 5400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. South southwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. South wind 6 to 8 mph.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. South southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain after 10pm. Snow level 6400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Sunday
A chance of rain. Snow level 5800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain, mainly before 4am. Snow level 5400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Monday
A slight chance of rain. Snow level 4900 feet rising to 5500 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 49.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles SSW Murphy OR
 42.25°N 123.4°W (Elev. 3793 ft)
3:40 am PST Jan 28, 2026
8am PST Jan 28, 2026-6pm PST Feb 3, 2026
 
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