Heavy Rainfall to Bring Flooding Threat to California; Heavy Snow in the Sierra

A strong atmospheric river will bring heavy rainfall to California through the holiday week. The heaviest rainfall is expected on Wednesday in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall is expected in the Sierra Nevada from the atmospheric river, raising concerns for major snow‐load impacts. Travel may be difficult to impossible over the passes. Read More >

Current conditions at

MERLIN (MLFO3)

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

NA

39°F

4°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed E 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 24 Dec 03:58 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles N Wilderville OR

Wind Advisory until December 24, 01:00pm
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Wind Advisory
  •  
    Wind Advisory until December 24, 01:00pm

    NOW until 1:00pm Wed

    Wind Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of rain before noon, then a slight chance of rain after 5pm.  Snow level 5600 feet lowering to 4100 feet in the afternoon . Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. South southwest wind 16 to 21 mph decreasing to 9 to 14 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 33 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 48 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain, mainly after 3am.  Low around 38. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Rain.  Snow level 4100 feet. High near 47. South southeast wind 6 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain likely.  Snow level 3800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. South wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain, mainly before 4pm.  Snow level 3600 feet. High near 44. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain before 10pm.  Snow level 3200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain. Low around 38. South southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Wednesday
A chance of rain before noon, then a slight chance of rain after 5pm. Snow level 5600 feet lowering to 4100 feet in the afternoon . Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. South southwest wind 16 to 21 mph decreasing to 9 to 14 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday Night
Rain, mainly after 3am. Low around 38. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Christmas Day
Rain. Snow level 4100 feet. High near 47. South southeast wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain likely. Snow level 3800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain, mainly before 4pm. Snow level 3600 feet. High near 44. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain before 10pm. Snow level 3200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 48.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 50.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles N Wilderville OR
 42.48°N 123.46°W (Elev. 1339 ft)
3:41 am PST Dec 24, 2025
4am PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 30, 2025
 
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