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

50°F

10°C

Humidity 95%
Wind Speed WSW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 49°F (9°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 11 Apr 07:58 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SW Grants Pass OR

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers.  Low around 41. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 41 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Snow level 4000 feet rising to 5000 feet in the afternoon. High near 56. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 7 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: 56 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. West southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 42 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers likely, mainly after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 56 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. West northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 39 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain.  Snow level 5100 feet lowering to 3900 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of rain, mainly before 11pm.  Snow level 4400 feet lowering to 2100 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Showers. Low around 41. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Sunday
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Snow level 4000 feet rising to 5000 feet in the afternoon. High near 56. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 7 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.
Sunday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. West southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday
Showers likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. West northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 61.
Tuesday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain. Snow level 5100 feet lowering to 3900 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Wednesday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain, mainly before 11pm. Snow level 4400 feet lowering to 2100 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 58.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 66.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Saturday
A chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SW Grants Pass OR
 42.41°N 123.35°W (Elev. 1056 ft)
4:41 pm PDT Apr 11, 2026
8pm PDT Apr 11, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 18, 2026
 
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