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

50°F

10°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed E 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 11 Apr 03:58 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles N Gold Hill OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Steady temperature around 53. West wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 53 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers.  Low around 42. North northeast 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 and thunderstorms before 3pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 3pm.  Snow level 4100 feet rising to 5000 feet in the afternoon. High near 54. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 54 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers, mainly before 11pm.  Snow level 5000 feet lowering to 4300 feet after midnight . Low around 44. West southwest wind 3 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers likely.  Snow level 4100 feet rising to 4600 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 55 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before 11pm.  Snow level 4900 feet lowering to 4100 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 11pm.  Snow level 5200 feet lowering to 4000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain.  Snow level 4400 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Steady temperature around 53. West wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tonight
Showers. Low around 42. North northeast 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 and thunderstorms before 3pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 3pm. Snow level 4100 feet rising to 5000 feet in the afternoon. High near 54. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday Night
Showers, mainly before 11pm. Snow level 5000 feet lowering to 4300 feet after midnight . Low around 44. West southwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
Showers likely. Snow level 4100 feet rising to 4600 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers before 11pm. Snow level 4900 feet lowering to 4100 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 60.
Tuesday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 11pm. Snow level 5200 feet lowering to 4000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Wednesday
Rain. Snow level 4400 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 51.
Wednesday Night
Rain likely before 2am, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 4200 feet lowering to 2000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 66.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Saturday
A chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
10 Miles N Gold Hill OR
 42.57°N 123.07°W (Elev. 1411 ft)
4:41 pm PDT Apr 11, 2026
4pm PDT Apr 11, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 18, 2026
 
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