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Late January Extreme Cold; Watching for Another East Coast Storm Threat This Weekend

Well below normal temperatures will continue for the eastern half of the Lower 48 this week. Another blast of arctic air will spread from the Plains through the East/Southeast Friday into Saturday with more record lows expected even into Florida. Forecasts are being monitored for increasing potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

MERLIN (MLFO3)

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

NA

40°F

4°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed ENE 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 27 Jan 11:58 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

13 Miles N Gold Hill OR

Wind Advisory until January 27, 04:00pm
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Wind Advisory
  •  
    Wind Advisory until January 27, 04:00pm

    NOW until 4:00pm Tue

    Wind Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 49 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, mainly before 3am. Snow level 4700 feet. Low around 37. South southeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain then
    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of rain between 9am and 2pm. Snow level 4200 feet rising to 4800 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 48 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain. Snow level 5300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Southeast wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10am. Snow level 5600 feet rising to 6200 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. South southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of rain after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain, mainly after 5pm. Snow level 5100 feet. High near 49. South wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tonight
Rain, mainly before 3am. Snow level 4700 feet. Low around 37. South southeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain between 9am and 2pm. Snow level 4200 feet rising to 4800 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Snow level 5300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Southeast wind around 7 mph.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10am. Snow level 5600 feet rising to 6200 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. South southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of rain after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Sunday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 53.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain. Snow level 5500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Monday
A slight chance of rain. Snow level 5400 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
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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:
12:41 pm PST Jan 27, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm PST Jan 27, 2026-6pm PST Feb 2, 2026
 
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