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Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. Read More >

Current conditions at

MERLIN (MLFO3)

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

NA

39°F

4°C

Humidity 98%
Wind Speed NNW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 17 Mar 07:58 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SW Grants Pass OR

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 44. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming west southwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 45. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light south in the evening.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.

    High: 76 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of rain before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 44. Light and variable wind.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming west southwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light south in the evening.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Saturday
A slight chance of rain before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 61.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 62.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Monday
A slight chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
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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:
6:56 am PDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8am PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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