Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Current conditions at

MERLIN (MLFO3)

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

NA

35°F

2°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed N 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Jan 05:58 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SW Grants Pass OR

Air Stagnation Advisory January 18, 06:35pm until January 21, 04:00pm
Freezing Fog Advisory January 18, 08:00pm until January 19, 12:00pm
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Air Stagnation Advisory
Freezing Fog Advisory
  •  
    Air Stagnation Advisory January 18, 06:35pm until January 21, 04:00pm

    NOW until 4:00pm Wed

    Air Stagnation Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 26 °F

    Patchy
    Freezing Fog
    and Patchy
    Fog

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Patchy dense fog between 10am and 1pm. Patchy freezing fog before 10am.  Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 41. Calm wind.

    High: 41 °F

    Patchy
    Freezing Fog
    and Patchy
    Dense Fog

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Patchy freezing fog. Mostly clear, with a low around 27. Light east wind.

    Low: 27 °F

    Patchy
    Freezing Fog

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Patchy fog between 10am and 1pm. Patchy freezing fog before 10am.  Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Calm wind.

    High: 46 °F

    Patchy
    Freezing Fog
    and Patchy
    Fog

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Patchy fog after 7pm.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Calm wind.

    Low: 32 °F

    Patchy Fog

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Patchy fog before 1pm.  Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Patchy Fog

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Patchy fog after 7pm.  Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Patchy Fog

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Patchy fog before 1pm.  Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Patchy Fog

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Patchy fog before 7pm. Patchy freezing fog after 7pm. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 26. Calm wind.
M.L.King Day
Patchy dense fog between 10am and 1pm. Patchy freezing fog before 10am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 41. Calm wind.
Monday Night
Patchy freezing fog. Mostly clear, with a low around 27. Light east wind.
Tuesday
Patchy fog between 10am and 1pm. Patchy freezing fog before 10am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Calm wind.
Tuesday Night
Patchy fog after 7pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Patchy fog before 1pm. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 43.
Wednesday Night
Patchy fog after 7pm. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Thursday
Patchy fog before 1pm. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 51.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Friday
A slight chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
Friday Night
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Saturday
A slight chance of rain. Snow level 4200 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 49.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Sunday
A slight chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 49.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SW Grants Pass OR
 42.41°N 123.35°W (Elev. 1056 ft)
3:41 pm PST Jan 18, 2026
6pm PST Jan 18, 2026-6pm PST Jan 25, 2026
 
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