Severe Thunderstorms for the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

A round of severe thunderstorms are forecast across areas of the Southern Plains, Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes this afternoon and tonight; The threat for flash flooding will also accompany these storms. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through today. Read More >

Current conditions at

MERLIN (MLFO3)

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

NA

34°F

1°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 17 Apr 07:58 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles NNW Gold Hill OR

Freeze Warning April 17, 08:57am until April 17, 09:00am
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    Freeze Warning April 17, 08:57am until April 17, 09:00am

    NOW until 9:00am Fri

    Freeze Warning

  • Today

    High: 61 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 44 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Light and variable wind.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of rain after 11am.  Snow level 6100 feet rising to 6800 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Light and variable wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 65 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain likely, mainly after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 62 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 11pm.  Snow level 6400 feet lowering to 5600 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. East southeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Light and variable wind.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of rain after 11am. Snow level 6100 feet rising to 6800 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Light and variable wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Monday
Rain likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 11pm. Snow level 6400 feet lowering to 5600 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Tuesday
Rain likely, mainly after 11am. Snow level 5400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.
Tuesday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 11pm. Snow level 5800 feet lowering to 5200 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Wednesday
Rain likely. Snow level 5000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain. Snow level 5400 feet lowering to 4400 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles NNW Gold Hill OR
 42.6°N 123.11°W (Elev. 3130 ft)
4:41 am PDT Apr 17, 2026
8am PDT Apr 17, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 23, 2026
 
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