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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

MERLIN (MLFO3)

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

NA

44°F

7°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed ESE 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 44°F (7°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jan 04:58 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles ESE Azalea OR

Wind Advisory January 2, 01:00pm until January 3, 12:00am
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Wind Advisory

  • Today

    Today: Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Southeast wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, mainly after 11pm. Snow level 6500 feet lowering to 5700 feet after midnight . Low around 40. South southeast wind 13 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 40 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain. Snow level 5300 feet. High near 49. South wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain. Snow level 5100 feet. Low around 39. South wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain. Snow level 4200 feet. High near 42. South wind 10 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain before 10pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow between 10pm and 1am, then rain after 1am. Snow level 3800 feet. Low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow before 4pm, then a slight chance of rain. Snow level 3700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 41 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A slight chance of rain, mixing with snow after 7pm, then gradually ending. Snow level 3800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of rain and snow between 10am and 4pm, then rain likely. Snow level 3500 feet rising to 4100 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Southeast wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Rain, mainly after 11pm. Snow level 6500 feet lowering to 5700 feet after midnight . Low around 40. South southeast wind 13 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain. Snow level 5300 feet. High near 49. South wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain. Snow level 5100 feet. Low around 39. South wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Sunday
Rain. Snow level 4200 feet. High near 42. South wind 10 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Rain before 10pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow between 10pm and 1am, then rain after 1am. Snow level 3800 feet. Low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow before 4pm, then a slight chance of rain. Snow level 3700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain, mixing with snow after 7pm, then gradually ending. Snow level 3800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow between 10am and 4pm, then rain likely. Snow level 3500 feet rising to 4100 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
Tuesday Night
Rain likely before 7pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 4100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Wednesday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 3200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
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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:
3:41 am PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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