Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S.; Record Temperatures Likely for Eastern U.S.

Several rounds of severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast from the southern Plains to the Midwest through Friday. Large hail, damaging wind gusts, and tornadoes are possible. A significant warm-up is expected for much of the Eastern U.S. into next week. Several daily record temperature records are likely to be broken. Fire weather concerns will return to the central/southern High Plains. 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 SW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 05 Mar 01:58 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles ESE Azalea OR

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A chance of rain and snow, mainly after 5am.  Snow level 3600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. North northwest wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of rain and snow before 3pm, then a chance of rain.  Snow level 3400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. North northwest wind 6 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 40 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow after 4am.  Snow level 3600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. North wind 5 to 8 mph becoming southeast after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a slight chance of rain.  Snow level 4200 feet rising to 5600 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 42 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. North wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable.

    Low: 36 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of rain, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A chance of rain and snow, mainly after 5am. Snow level 3600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. North northwest wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow before 3pm, then a chance of rain. Snow level 3400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. North northwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow after 4am. Snow level 3600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. North wind 5 to 8 mph becoming southeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a slight chance of rain. Snow level 4200 feet rising to 5600 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Northwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. North wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow, mainly before 10am. Snow level 4300 feet lowering to 3500 feet in the afternoon . Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
Monday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level rising to 4900 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, 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)
2:56 am PST Mar 5, 2026
3am PST Mar 5, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 11, 2026
 
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