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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. Many locations are likely to set records for the highest-ever March temperature. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through Saturday 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

81°F

27°C

Humidity 25%
Wind Speed NNE 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 19 Mar 02:58 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ESE Wilderville OR

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 39. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny during the morning, then sunny during the afternoon, with a high near 79. Light and variable wind.

    High: 79 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 52. North northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.

    Low: 52 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 63. North northwest wind 3 to 8 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 29. North wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 70.

    High: 70 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 39. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
Partly sunny during the morning, then sunny during the afternoon, with a high near 79. Light and variable wind.
Friday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 52. North northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 63. North northwest wind 3 to 8 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29. North wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 66.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 70.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Tuesday
A chance of rain, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 71.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Wednesday
A chance of rain. Snow level 5200 feet lowering to 4200 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 59.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 34.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 66.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles ESE Wilderville OR
 42.38°N 123.4°W (Elev. 1211 ft)
Last Update:
3:21 pm PDT Mar 19, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 26, 2026
 
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