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Heat the Southwest; Fire Weather in the Central U.S.; Kona Low Impacting Hawaii

A rare March heat wave is ongoing with much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through this weekend. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central and southern Plains through the weekend as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. A Kona low will continue to bring several rounds of moderate to heavy rainfall to Hawaii through Sunday. Read More >

Current conditions at

MERLIN (MLFO3)

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

NA

76°F

24°C

Humidity 36%
Wind Speed NW 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 47°F (8°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 20 Mar 06:58 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles ESE Azalea OR

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. North northwest wind 6 to 9 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 50. North northwest wind 7 to 11 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 29. North wind 6 to 11 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. North wind around 6 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. North northeast wind 6 to 10 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of rain after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. North northwest wind 6 to 9 mph.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 50. North northwest wind 7 to 11 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29. North wind 6 to 11 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. North wind around 6 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. North northeast wind 6 to 10 mph.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 60.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 60.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Wednesday
A chance of rain, mainly before 11am. Snow level 6000 feet lowering to 4900 feet in the afternoon . Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 54.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 60.
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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:
4:41 pm PDT Mar 20, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7pm PDT Mar 20, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 27, 2026
 
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