Heavy Snow in the Cascades and Northern Rockies; Wintry Mix in the Northeast; High Winds in Southern California

Two more cold fronts will pass through the Northwest U.S. this week with heavy mountain snow continuing across the Cascades, and northern Rockies. A quick moving storm system will bring mixed precipitation including some freezing rain across the Northeast U.S. today. High winds could blow down trees and power lines in the mountains of southern California this evening through Thursday. Read More >

Current conditions at

MERLIN (MLFO3)

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

NA

42°F

6°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed SSW 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 07 Jan 01:58 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles SE Powers OR

High Surf Advisory January 7, 02:59pm until January 8, 04:00pm
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High Surf Advisory
  •  
    High Surf Advisory January 7, 02:59pm until January 8, 04:00pm

    NOW until 4:00pm Thu

    High Surf Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 33 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers before 1am, then snow likely after 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 30. West northwest wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 34. West northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the morning.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. East wind 6 to 10 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. East southeast wind 6 to 8 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of rain after 4am.  Snow level 4400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Steady temperature around 33. West southwest wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow showers before 1am, then snow likely after 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 30. West northwest wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 34. West northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the morning. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. East wind 6 to 10 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. East southeast wind 6 to 8 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain after 4am. Snow level 4400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Sunday
A slight chance of rain before 10am. Snow level 4500 feet rising to 5400 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles SE Powers OR
 42.74°N 123.93°W (Elev. 3127 ft)
2:21 pm PST Jan 7, 2026
2pm PST Jan 7, 2026-6pm PST Jan 13, 2026
 
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