Snow Squalls May Impact New Year's Eve Travel from the Great Lakes to the Northeast; Heavy Rain Returns to California

An Alberta clipper will bring lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes, with the highest snow totals downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario. Snow squalls may impact New Year's Eve travel during the evening and overnight hours across parts of the Great Lakes, Ohio Valley, and Northeast. Heavy rain will bring a flash flooding threat for southern California on New Year's Eve into New Year's Day. Read More >

Current conditions at

MERLIN (MLFO3)

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

NA

35°F

2°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SSW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 30 Dec 04:58 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles NNW Gold Hill OR

Air Stagnation Advisory December 30, 05:37pm until December 31, 04:00pm
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Air Stagnation Advisory
  •  
    Air Stagnation Advisory December 30, 05:37pm until December 31, 04:00pm

    NOW until 4:00pm Wed

    Air Stagnation Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 39 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Calm wind.

    High: 50 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 4am.  Snow level 5900 feet rising to 7400 feet after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 40 °F

    Rain Likely

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Rain.  High near 47. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain, mainly before 4am.  Low around 44. Light southeast wind.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Rain then
    Rain Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely, mainly after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain.  Snow level 6100 feet lowering to 5300 feet after midnight . Low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 4pm.  Snow level 4700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 39. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Calm wind.
Wednesday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Snow level 5900 feet rising to 7400 feet after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
New Year's Day
Rain. High near 47. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain, mainly before 4am. Low around 44. Light southeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday
Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain. Snow level 6100 feet lowering to 5300 feet after midnight . Low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 4pm. Snow level 4700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
Saturday Night
Rain likely before 7pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 4300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Sunday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 4pm. Snow level 4100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 4200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 4200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 4300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 3900 feet rising to 4500 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
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Point Forecast:
12 Miles NNW Gold Hill OR
 42.6°N 123.11°W (Elev. 3130 ft)
3:41 pm PST Dec 30, 2025
5pm PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 6, 2026
 
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