Heat the Southwest; Fire Weather in the Central U.S.; Kona Low Impacting Hawaii

A rare March heat wave is ongoing with much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through this weekend. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central and southern Plains through the weekend as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. A Kona low will continue to bring several rounds of moderate to heavy rainfall to Hawaii through Sunday. Read More >

Current conditions at

MERLIN (MLFO3)

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

NA

55°F

13°C

Humidity 52%
Wind Speed NW 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 22 Mar 11:58 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles W Wilderville OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Partly sunny, with a high near 63. North wind around 8 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. North wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm  after midnight.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Calm wind.

    High: 67 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. West southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain likely, mainly after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 63 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 45 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of rain.  Snow level 6100 feet lowering to 4900 feet in the afternoon . Partly sunny, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of rain before 11pm.  Snow level 4800 feet lowering to 2700 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 63. North wind around 8 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. North wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Calm wind.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. West southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Tuesday
Rain likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of rain. Snow level 6100 feet lowering to 4900 feet in the afternoon . Partly sunny, with a high near 57.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of rain before 11pm. Snow level 4800 feet lowering to 2700 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 59.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 69.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles W Wilderville OR
 42.4°N 123.56°W (Elev. 2100 ft)
12:21 pm PDT Mar 22, 2026
12pm PDT Mar 22, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 28, 2026
 
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