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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

MERLIN (MLFO3)

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

NA

47°F

8°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed NW 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 47°F (8°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jan 06:58 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

13 Miles N Gold Hill OR

Wind Advisory until January 3, 10:00pm
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Wind Advisory
  •  
    Wind Advisory until January 3, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Sat

    Wind Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 40 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely, mainly after 3pm. Snow level 4900 feet rising to 5400 feet in the afternoon. Increasing clouds, with a high near 48. South wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 48 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Rain Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain. Snow level 5200 feet. Low around 40. South wind 15 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 40 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain. Snow level 4200 feet. High near 43. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain. Snow level 3700 feet. Low around 36. South southeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow before 10am, then a chance of rain. Snow level 3600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain before 10pm. Snow level 3800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of rain and snow after 10am. Snow level 3500 feet rising to 4000 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain, mainly between midnight and 4am. Snow level 6600 feet lowering to 5500 feet after midnight . Low around 40. Southeast wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain likely, mainly after 3pm. Snow level 4900 feet rising to 5400 feet in the afternoon. Increasing clouds, with a high near 48. South wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain. Snow level 5200 feet. Low around 40. South wind 15 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday
Rain. Snow level 4200 feet. High near 43. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Rain. Snow level 3700 feet. Low around 36. South southeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Monday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow before 10am, then a chance of rain. Snow level 3600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain before 10pm. Snow level 3800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain and snow after 10am. Snow level 3500 feet rising to 4000 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
Tuesday Night
Rain likely before 4am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 4000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Wednesday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 3200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
Wednesday Night
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
13 Miles N Gold Hill OR
 42.61°N 123.08°W (Elev. 2769 ft)
Last Update:
7:21 pm PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8pm PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 9, 2026
 
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