Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S.; Record Temperatures Likely for Eastern U.S.

Several rounds of severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast from the southern Plains to the Midwest through Friday. Large hail, damaging wind gusts, and tornadoes are possible. A significant warm-up is expected for much of the Eastern U.S. into next week. Several daily record temperature records are likely to be broken. Fire weather concerns will return to the central/southern High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

MERLIN (MLFO3)

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

NA

43°F

6°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 05 Mar 02:58 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

13 Miles N Gold Hill OR

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 4am.  Snow level 3500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of rain and snow before noon, then a chance of rain.  Snow level 3100 feet rising to 3600 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. North northwest wind 5 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 43 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of rain before 10pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow after 4am.  Snow level 3400 feet rising to 4100 feet after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. North wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 35 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of rain and snow before 10am.  Snow level 4200 feet rising to 5400 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable  in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 43 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Partly
    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. East wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of rain after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 4am. Snow level 3500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow before noon, then a chance of rain. Snow level 3100 feet rising to 3600 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. North northwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of rain before 10pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow after 4am. Snow level 3400 feet rising to 4100 feet after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. North wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
A slight chance of rain and snow before 10am. Snow level 4200 feet rising to 5400 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. East wind 3 to 5 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Monday
A slight chance of rain and snow before 10am. Snow level 4600 feet lowering to 3700 feet in the afternoon . Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
Monday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 49.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level rising to 5000 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 54.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
13 Miles N Gold Hill OR
 42.61°N 123.08°W (Elev. 2769 ft)
2:56 am PST Mar 5, 2026
3am PST Mar 5, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 11, 2026
 
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