Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heat Continues in the West
Critical fire weather conditions will persist in the central High Plains through Friday as gusty winds and dry conditions continue. The heat wave across the West and Southwest will continue to intensify through the week, with daily and monthly record highs expected to be broken. Read More >
Current conditions at
MERLIN (MLFO3)
Lat: 42.49975°NLon: 123.36917°WElev: 1144.0ft.NA
79°F
26°C
| Humidity | 20% |
| Wind Speed | NW 3 MPH |
| Barometer | NA |
| Dewpoint | 35°F (2°C) |
| Visibility | NA |
| Heat Index | 78°F (26°C) |
| Last update | 18 Mar 06:58 PM PDT |
Extended Forecast for
2 Miles SW Grants Pass OR
Tonight
Low: 37 °F
Clear
Thursday
High: 82 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 40 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 79 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 49 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 65 °F
Partly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 31 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 68 °F
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 38 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Detailed Forecast
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 37. Calm wind.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Light and variable wind.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Northwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 65.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 67.
Monday Night
A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Tuesday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 56.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles SW Grants Pass OR
42.41°N 123.35°W (Elev. 1056 ft)
42.41°N 123.35°W (Elev. 1056 ft)
4:46 pm PDT Mar 18, 2026
8pm PDT Mar 18, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
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