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Winter Storm Bringing Widespread Hazardous Weather to the Eastern U.S.

A rapidly-intensifying winter storm continues to bring heavy snow, high winds, and blizzard conditions over the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes through today. An Arctic front will lead in a period of gusty to high winds and sharply colder temperatures over the entire eastern U.S. Heavy lake effect snow is then expected from Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

MERLIN (MLFO3)

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

NA

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed NW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 29 Dec 04:58 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SW Grants Pass OR

Air Stagnation Advisory until December 31, 04:00pm
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Air Stagnation Advisory
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    Air Stagnation Advisory until December 31, 04:00pm

    NOW until 4:00pm Wed

    Air Stagnation Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 30 °F

    Freezing Fog

  • Monday

    Monday: Widespread freezing fog before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. Calm wind.

    High: 41 °F

    Freezing Fog
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Widespread dense freezing fog after 10pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 32. Calm wind.

    Low: 32 °F

    Dense
    Freezing Fog

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Widespread freezing fog before 11am. Sunny, with a high near 43. Calm wind.

    High: 43 °F

    Freezing Fog
    then Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Patchy fog before 9pm, then patchy fog after midnight. Widespread freezing fog after 10pm. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 32. Calm wind.

    Low: 32 °F

    Freezing Fog
    and Patchy
    Fog

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 10 percent chance of showers after 4pm. Patchy fog before 11am. Widespread freezing fog before 10am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Freezing Fog
    and Patchy
    Fog then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Widespread freezing fog. Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. Calm wind.
Monday
Widespread freezing fog before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. Calm wind.
Monday Night
Widespread dense freezing fog after 10pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 32. Calm wind.
Tuesday
Widespread freezing fog before 11am. Sunny, with a high near 43. Calm wind.
Tuesday Night
Patchy fog before 9pm, then patchy fog after midnight. Widespread freezing fog after 10pm. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 32. Calm wind.
Wednesday
A 10 percent chance of showers after 4pm. Patchy fog before 11am. Widespread freezing fog before 10am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
New Year's Day
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
Thursday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Friday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
Friday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Saturday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain. Snow level 4100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Sunday
A chance of rain. Snow level 3900 feet rising to 4400 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SW Grants Pass OR
 42.41°N 123.35°W (Elev. 1056 ft)
Last Update:
3:41 am PST Dec 29, 2025
Forecast Valid:
5am PST Dec 29, 2025-6pm PST Jan 4, 2026
 
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