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

43°F

6°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed ENE 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 12 Apr 05:58 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles ESE Azalea OR

  • Today

    Today: Rain and snow likely before 3pm, then rain. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 4300 feet rising to 5000 feet in the afternoon. High near 47. Calm wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain before 3am, then a chance of rain and snow.  Snow level 5000 feet lowering to 4500 feet after midnight . Low around 39. West northwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain.  Snow level 4500 feet. High near 45. Calm wind becoming north northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain before 11pm.  Snow level 5000 feet lowering to 4000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. North northwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Light and variable wind becoming west southwest 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain.  Snow level 4900 feet lowering to 4100 feet. Low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain before 2pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow.  Snow level 4600 feet lowering to 3900 feet in the afternoon . High near 42. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of snow before 2pm, then a slight chance of rain.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain and snow likely before 3pm, then rain. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 4300 feet rising to 5000 feet in the afternoon. High near 47. Calm wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
Rain before 3am, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5000 feet lowering to 4500 feet after midnight . Low around 39. West northwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday
Rain. Snow level 4500 feet. High near 45. Calm wind becoming north northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain before 11pm. Snow level 5000 feet lowering to 4000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. North northwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Light and variable wind becoming west southwest 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Snow level 4900 feet lowering to 4100 feet. Low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain before 2pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 4600 feet lowering to 3900 feet in the afternoon . High near 42. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow before 2pm, then a slight chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 56.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
11 Miles ESE Azalea OR
 42.75°N 123.06°W (Elev. 3077 ft)
4:41 am PDT Apr 12, 2026
6am PDT Apr 12, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 18, 2026
 
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