Lake Effect Snow through Friday; Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms and Mountain Snow in California

Periods of moderate to heavy lake effect snow will continue through Friday downwind of Lake Erie and Ontario. Several additional inches of accumulating snow are expected. A Pacific storm will bring heavy rain and mountain snow across California, the Southwest and Intermountain West today. Isolated severe thunderstorms and scattered flash flooding is possible across parts of southern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

MERLIN (MLFO3)

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

NA

42°F

6°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 01 Jan 10:58 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles NNW Gold Hill OR

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Rain.  High near 48. East wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely, mainly before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 47. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 47 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of rain after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a steady temperature around 47. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain, mainly after 10pm.  Snow level 6100 feet. Low around 42. East southeast wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 42 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain.  Snow level 5500 feet. High near 49. South southeast wind 9 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain.  Snow level 5300 feet. Low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 41 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain.  Snow level 5000 feet. High near 45. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 4am.  Snow level 4600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm.  Snow level 4200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

New Year's Day
Rain. High near 48. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tonight
Rain likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 47. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of rain after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a steady temperature around 47. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph.
Friday Night
Rain, mainly after 10pm. Snow level 6100 feet. Low around 42. East southeast wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain. Snow level 5500 feet. High near 49. South southeast wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain. Snow level 5300 feet. Low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday
Rain. Snow level 5000 feet. High near 45. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 4am. Snow level 4600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Monday
Rain likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Snow level 4200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
Monday Night
A chance of rain, possibly mixing with snow after 10pm, then gradually ending. Snow level 4100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 4000 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 4300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Wednesday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 3900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles NNW Gold Hill OR
 42.6°N 123.11°W (Elev. 3130 ft)
9:41 am PST Jan 1, 2026
11am PST Jan 1, 2026-6pm PST Jan 7, 2026
 
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