Showers and Thunderstorms for the Eastern Third of the Country; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

Showers and thunderstorms will continue along and ahead of a cold front for the eastern third of the country. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Much cooler weather will filter in behind this cold front along and east of the Rockies. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through this weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

MERLIN (MLFO3)

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

NA

35°F

2°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed SE 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Apr 05:58 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SW Grants Pass OR

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 74. Calm wind becoming west southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 74 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. West southwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. West wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 46 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain likely, mainly after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 68 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 45 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of rain, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 60 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain likely, mainly after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 74. Calm wind becoming west southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. West southwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. West wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
Rain likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tuesday
A chance of rain, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Wednesday
Rain likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 62.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 68.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SW Grants Pass OR
 42.41°N 123.35°W (Elev. 1056 ft)
4:40 am PDT Apr 18, 2026
6am PDT Apr 18, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 24, 2026
 
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