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

42°F

6°C

Humidity 98%
Wind Speed SW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 05 Mar 04:58 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSE Azalea OR

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A chance of rain and snow.  Snow level 3400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. West northwest wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of rain and snow before 2pm, then a chance of rain.  Snow level 3300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 42 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow after 4am.  Snow level 3500 feet rising to 4300 feet after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. North wind around 6 mph becoming south after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 35 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain and snow before 7am, then a chance of rain.  Snow level 4600 feet rising to 5700 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. West wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 43 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. East wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 39 °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 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of rain between 10pm and 4am, then a chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 3400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. West northwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow before 2pm, then a chance of rain. Snow level 3300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow after 4am. Snow level 3500 feet rising to 4300 feet after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. North wind around 6 mph becoming south after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
A chance of rain and snow before 7am, then a chance of rain. Snow level 4600 feet rising to 5700 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. West wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. East wind 3 to 6 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain between 10pm and 4am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow, mainly before 10am. Snow level 4200 feet lowering to 3400 feet in the afternoon . Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
Monday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level rising to 4900 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 53.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SSE Azalea OR
 42.74°N 123.21°W (Elev. 3025 ft)
3:41 am PST Mar 5, 2026
5am PST Mar 5, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 11, 2026
 
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