Heavy Lake Effect Snow; Subfreezing Temperatures in the Eastern U.S.

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. The Arctic front will continue to bring increasing winds to the Northeast that will remain gusty. Subfreezing overnight low temperatures will be found as far south as the Gulf Coast. Read More >

Current conditions at

MERLIN (MLFO3)

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

NA

31°F

-1°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed NE 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 31°F (-1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 30 Dec 02:58 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles NNW Gold Hill OR

Air Stagnation Advisory December 30, 03:27am until December 31, 04:00pm
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Air Stagnation Advisory
  •  
    Air Stagnation Advisory December 30, 03:27am until December 31, 04:00pm

    NOW until 4:00pm Wed

    Air Stagnation Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 51. East northeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the morning.

    High: 51 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 40. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 40 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 10 percent chance of showers after 4pm.  Snow level 6100 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Light south southeast wind.

    High: 50 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers, mainly between 10pm and 4am, then rain likely after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Calm wind becoming east northeast around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 41 °F

    Rain Likely

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Rain.  High near 46. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain, mainly before 10pm.  Low around 43. 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 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a steady temperature around 42. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 51. East northeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Tuesday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 40. Light and variable wind.
Wednesday
A 10 percent chance of showers after 4pm. Snow level 6100 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Light south southeast wind.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers, mainly between 10pm and 4am, then rain likely after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Calm wind becoming east northeast around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
New Year's Day
Rain. High near 46. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain, mainly before 10pm. Low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
Friday Night
Rain before 1am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 5600 feet lowering to 4800 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Saturday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 1pm. Snow level 4300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 3900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 3600 feet rising to 4200 feet in the afternoon. 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 36.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 4300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles NNW Gold Hill OR
 42.6°N 123.11°W (Elev. 3130 ft)
2:21 am PST Dec 30, 2025
3am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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