Severe Thunderstorms Likely in the Central U.S.; Flooding Possible for portions of Oklahoma/Texas/Arkansas and the Marianas.

Severe thunderstorms are likely from the southern Plains to the Midwest through Friday. Large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes are all possible. An Enhanced (level 3 of 5) risk is in effect. Flash flooding is possible across portions of Oklahoma, Texas, and Arkansas on Friday. A Slight (level 2 of 4) risk is in effect. Flooding rain may impact Guam and the Marianas through next week. Read More >

Current conditions at

MERLIN (MLFO3)

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

NA

51°F

11°C

Humidity 66%
Wind Speed N 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 05 Mar 03:58 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SSW Powers OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of rain.  Snow level 4000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. North northwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 41 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain after midnight.  Snow level 4300 feet rising to 6000 feet after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Northeast wind 5 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 39 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain before 7am, then a chance of rain after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 49. North northwest wind 5 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 49 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 10 percent chance of rain before 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. East northeast wind 7 to 9 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 59. East wind 7 to 11 mph becoming north in the afternoon.

    High: 59 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of rain.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of rain before 1am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow.  Snow level 6900 feet lowering to 5100 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Chance Rain
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain and snow likely, mainly before 10am.  Snow level 3200 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of rain. Snow level 4000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. North northwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tonight
A chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain after midnight. Snow level 4300 feet rising to 6000 feet after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Northeast wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A chance of rain before 7am, then a chance of rain after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 49. North northwest wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
A 10 percent chance of rain before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. East northeast wind 7 to 9 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 59. East wind 7 to 11 mph becoming north in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain before 1am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 6900 feet lowering to 5100 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Monday
Rain and snow likely, mainly before 10am. Snow level 3200 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 10pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 2700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 3600 feet rising to 4900 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain. Snow level 5000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 4800 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles SSW Powers OR
 42.8°N 124.1°W (Elev. 2270 ft)
3:54 pm PST Mar 5, 2026
5pm PST Mar 5, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 12, 2026
 
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