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Late January Extreme Cold; Watching East Coast Storm Threat This Weekend

The next blast of Arctic air surges south down the Plains, across the Great Lakes and through the Southeast and East Friday through Saturday. This could be longest duration of cold in several decades. Forecast models are being closely monitored for potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Confidence in coastal impacts has increased. Read More >

Current conditions at

MERLIN (MLFO3)

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

NA

39°F

4°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed WSW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 28 Jan 06:58 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SSW Powers OR

  • Today

    Today: A 50 percent chance of rain. Snow level 5200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. South wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely, mainly between 10pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. South wind 17 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 47 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. South wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 10 percent chance of rain after 4am. Snow level 6100 feet lowering to 5200 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. South wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. South wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 10 percent chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 50 percent chance of rain. Snow level 5200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. South wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Tonight
Rain likely, mainly between 10pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. South wind 17 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. South wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Thursday Night
A 10 percent chance of rain after 4am. Snow level 6100 feet lowering to 5200 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. South wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. South wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Saturday
A 10 percent chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59.
Saturday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Sunday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
Sunday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Snow level 5000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Monday
A chance of rain. Snow level 4900 feet rising to 5500 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 52.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles SSW Powers OR
 42.8°N 124.1°W (Elev. 2270 ft)
Last Update:
3:40 am PST Jan 28, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7am PST Jan 28, 2026-6pm PST Feb 3, 2026
 
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