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

54°F

12°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed SSW 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 11 Apr 01:58 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles ESE Azalea OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Snow level 5700 feet. Steady temperature around 46. West southwest wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 46 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers.  Snow level 5600 feet lowering to 5000 feet after midnight . Low around 38. Northeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 38 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers, becoming all rain after 11am.  Snow level 4200 feet rising to 5000 feet in the afternoon. High near 45. 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: 45 °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 6 mph. Winds could gust as high as 22 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: Showers.  Snow level 4300 feet. High near 45. Calm wind becoming north northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 45 °F

    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 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °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 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain.  Snow level 4300 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Snow level 5700 feet. Steady temperature around 46. West southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers. Snow level 5600 feet lowering to 5000 feet after midnight . Low around 38. Northeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Sunday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers, becoming all rain after 11am. Snow level 4200 feet rising to 5000 feet in the afternoon. High near 45. 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.
Sunday Night
Showers. Snow level 5000 feet lowering to 4300 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 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Monday
Showers. Snow level 4300 feet. High near 45. Calm wind becoming north northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
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 36.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 51.
Tuesday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 11pm. Snow level 5000 feet lowering to 4000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Wednesday
Rain. Snow level 4300 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 42.
Wednesday Night
Rain likely before 8pm, then rain and snow likely between 8pm and 11pm, then a chance of snow after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Thursday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 58.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
11 Miles ESE Azalea OR
 42.75°N 123.06°W (Elev. 3077 ft)
12:26 pm PDT Apr 11, 2026
2pm PDT Apr 11, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 17, 2026
 
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