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

54°F

12°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed SSW 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 11 Apr 01:58 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Grants Pass OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 56. West wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 56 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers.  Low around 42. North wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 42 °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 44. West southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 44 °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 7 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 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of rain.  Snow level 5100 feet lowering to 3900 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain.  Cloudy, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 56. West wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers. Low around 42. North wind around 6 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 44. 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 7 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 40.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 62.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain. Snow level 5100 feet lowering to 3900 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Wednesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 53.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain, mainly before 11pm. Snow level 4300 feet lowering to 2100 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 58.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 67.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Grants Pass OR
 42.44°N 123.33°W (Elev. 997 ft)
12:26 pm PDT Apr 11, 2026
2pm PDT Apr 11, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 17, 2026
 
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