Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. Read More >

Current conditions at

MERLIN (MLFO3)

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

NA

43°F

6°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed S 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 12 Apr 07:58 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles W Wilderville OR

  • Today

    Today: Rain likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 3pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 3pm and 5pm, then a chance of rain and thunderstorms after 5pm.  Snow level 4100 feet rising to 5100 feet in the afternoon. High near 54. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 54 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely, mainly before 9pm.  Snow level 4600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. West southwest wind 5 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 41 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain likely, mainly after 11am.  Snow level 4300 feet rising to 4900 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain before 11pm.  Snow level 5000 feet lowering to 4000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 39 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Calm wind becoming west southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 57 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain, mainly after 11pm.  Snow level 4200 feet. Low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 42 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain.  Snow level 4900 feet lowering to 4400 feet in the afternoon . High near 49. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of rain before 2am, then a slight chance of rain and snow.  Snow level 3800 feet lowering to 2100 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Slight
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 3pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 3pm and 5pm, then a chance of rain and thunderstorms after 5pm. Snow level 4100 feet rising to 5100 feet in the afternoon. High near 54. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Rain likely, mainly before 9pm. Snow level 4600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. West southwest wind 5 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday
Rain likely, mainly after 11am. Snow level 4300 feet rising to 4900 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain before 11pm. Snow level 5000 feet lowering to 4000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Calm wind becoming west southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Rain, mainly after 11pm. Snow level 4200 feet. Low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain. Snow level 4900 feet lowering to 4400 feet in the afternoon . High near 49. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain before 2am, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 3800 feet lowering to 2100 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 53.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 62.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles W Wilderville OR
 42.4°N 123.56°W (Elev. 2100 ft)
4:41 am PDT Apr 12, 2026
8am PDT Apr 12, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 18, 2026
 
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