Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. Read More >

Current conditions at

MERLIN (MLFO3)

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

NA

50°F

10°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed E 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 11 Apr 03:58 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles ESE Azalea OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers.  Snow level 5500 feet. Steady temperature around 44. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 44 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers.  Snow level 5600 feet lowering to 5000 feet after midnight . Low around 38. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 38 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain and snow showers, becoming all rain after 10am.  Snow level 4200 feet rising to 5000 feet in the afternoon. High near 44. Light and variable wind becoming northwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers.  Snow level 5000 feet lowering to 4300 feet after midnight . Low around 39. West northwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 39 °F

    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain showers before 8am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow showers between 8am and 11am, then rain showers after 11am.  Snow level 4300 feet. High near 44. Calm wind becoming north 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers before 11pm.  Snow level 4800 feet lowering to 4000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 11pm.  Snow level 5000 feet lowering to 4000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain.  Snow level 4300 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers. Snow level 5500 feet. Steady temperature around 44. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tonight
Showers. Snow level 5600 feet lowering to 5000 feet after midnight . Low around 38. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Sunday
Rain and snow showers, becoming all rain after 10am. Snow level 4200 feet rising to 5000 feet in the afternoon. High near 44. Light and variable wind becoming northwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
Showers. Snow level 5000 feet lowering to 4300 feet after midnight . Low around 39. West northwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Monday
Rain showers before 8am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow showers between 8am and 11am, then rain showers after 11am. Snow level 4300 feet. High near 44. Calm wind becoming north 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers before 11pm. Snow level 4800 feet lowering to 4000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 50.
Tuesday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 11pm. Snow level 5000 feet lowering to 4000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Wednesday
Rain. Snow level 4300 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 41.
Wednesday Night
Rain and snow likely before 11pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Thursday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 57.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Saturday
A chance of rain. Snow level 5100 feet rising to 6200 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
11 Miles ESE Azalea OR
 42.72°N 123.08°W (Elev. 3399 ft)
4:41 pm PDT Apr 11, 2026
5pm PDT Apr 11, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 18, 2026
 
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