Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains

An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through the weekend as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Current conditions at

MERLIN (MLFO3)

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

NA

45°F

7°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed SSW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 20 Mar 02:58 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles SSW Murphy OR

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Calm wind becoming west northwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. North northwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of rain before 11am.  Snow level 8200 feet lowering to 6300 feet in the afternoon . Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 54. North northwest wind 8 to 10 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 36. Northeast wind 7 to 11 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. East northeast wind 6 to 8 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of rain.  Partly sunny, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Calm wind becoming west northwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. North northwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of rain before 11am. Snow level 8200 feet lowering to 6300 feet in the afternoon . Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 54. North northwest wind 8 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36. Northeast wind 7 to 11 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. East northeast wind 6 to 8 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 61.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 6700 feet lowering to 5800 feet in the afternoon . Partly sunny, with a high near 50.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 56.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles SSW Murphy OR
 42.25°N 123.4°W (Elev. 3793 ft)
3:21 am PDT Mar 20, 2026
4am PDT Mar 20, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 26, 2026
 
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