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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

MERLIN (MLFO3)

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

NA

48°F

9°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed WNW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jan 11:58 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Grants Pass OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Light east wind.

    High: 53 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain. Low around 42. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 42 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain. High near 55. East wind around 7 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 55 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain. Low around 42. South wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 42 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain. High near 47. South wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain. Snow level 3800 feet. Low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain likely, mainly before 10am. Snow level 3800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A slight chance of rain before 10pm. Snow level 3900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of rain, mainly after 4pm. Snow level 3600 feet rising to 4200 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Light east wind.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 42. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain. High near 55. East wind around 7 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain. Low around 42. South wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Sunday
Rain. High near 47. South wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Rain. Snow level 3800 feet. Low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Monday
Rain likely, mainly before 10am. Snow level 3800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain before 10pm. Snow level 3900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Tuesday
A chance of rain, mainly after 4pm. Snow level 3600 feet rising to 4200 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
Tuesday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 10pm. Snow level 4200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Wednesday
Rain likely. Snow level 3300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
Wednesday Night
Rain likely. Snow level 2700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Thursday
A chance of rain. Snow level 2300 feet rising to 2800 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Grants Pass OR
 42.44°N 123.33°W (Elev. 997 ft)
Last Update:
11:46 am PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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