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Heat Wave Continues in the West; Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the High Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Critical fire weather conditions will continue over the next couple of days across portions of the High Plains as gusty winds and dry conditions persist. Read More >

Current conditions at

MERLIN (MLFO3)

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

NA

44°F

7°C

Humidity 91%
Wind Speed SSE 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Mar 02:58 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles ESE Azalea OR

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Clear, with a low around 48. South southeast wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 71. South southeast wind around 8 mph.

    High: 71 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 48. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming south southeast in the evening.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 72. South southwest wind around 6 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50. West southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of rain before 11am. Snow level 7000 feet lowering to 5600 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Clear, with a low around 48. South southeast wind around 8 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 71. South southeast wind around 8 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming south southeast in the evening.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 72. South southwest wind around 6 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50. West southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Saturday
A slight chance of rain before 11am. Snow level 7000 feet lowering to 5600 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 52.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 57.
Monday Night
A chance of rain. Snow level 6200 feet lowering to 5500 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Tuesday
Rain likely. Snow level 5000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
11 Miles ESE Azalea OR
 42.75°N 123.06°W (Elev. 3077 ft)
Last Update:
1:41 am PDT Mar 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am PDT Mar 18, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 24, 2026
 
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