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

31°F

-1°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed NW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 31°F (-1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 31 Dec 03:58 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles NNW Gold Hill OR

Air Stagnation Advisory December 31, 04:25am until December 31, 04:00pm
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Air Stagnation Advisory
  •  
    Air Stagnation Advisory December 31, 04:25am until December 31, 04:00pm

    NOW until 4:00pm Wed

    Air Stagnation Advisory

  • Today

    High: 50 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely, mainly after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 41 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain
    Likely

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Rain.  High near 47. Light southeast wind.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain, mainly before 10pm.  Low around 43. Southeast wind 6 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 43 °F

    Rain then
    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely, mainly after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. Southeast wind 8 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain.  Snow level 6000 feet. Low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 40 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain.  Snow level 5200 feet. High near 47. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain.  Snow level 4700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 10 percent chance of rain after 5pm. Snow level 6000 feet rising to 6800 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Tonight
Rain likely, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Light and variable 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. Light southeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain, mainly before 10pm. Low around 43. Southeast wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. Southeast wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Rain. Snow level 6000 feet. Low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain. Snow level 5200 feet. High near 47. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain. Snow level 4700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Sunday
Rain likely. Snow level 4400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
Sunday Night
Rain likely before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 4400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 4300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 4400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 4300 feet. Mostly 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 am PST Dec 31, 2025
4am PST Dec 31, 2025-6pm PST Jan 6, 2026
 
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