Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. Read More >

Current conditions at

MERLIN (MLFO3)

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

NA

55°F

13°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed SW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 49°F (9°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 11 Apr 09:58 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SSW Powers OR

  • Today

    Today: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 4pm and 5pm, then rain and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm.  Snow level 5300 feet lowering to 4800 feet. Steady temperature around 45. South southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 45 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain before 3am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow.  Snow level 4800 feet. Steady temperature around 45. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 45 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 8am.  Snow level 4300 feet. High near 44. West wind 3 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain.  Snow level 4500 feet lowering to 3800 feet after midnight . Low around 42. West northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 42 °F

    Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain likely.  Snow level 3900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. West northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain before 11pm.  Snow level 4100 feet lowering to 3500 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11am.  Snow level 3300 feet rising to 3900 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain likely.  Snow level 4200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain.  Snow level 4400 feet lowering to 3700 feet in the afternoon . Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 4pm and 5pm, then rain and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Snow level 5300 feet lowering to 4800 feet. Steady temperature around 45. South southeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Rain before 3am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 4800 feet. Steady temperature around 45. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 8am. Snow level 4300 feet. High near 44. West wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
Rain. Snow level 4500 feet lowering to 3800 feet after midnight . Low around 42. West northwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Monday
Rain likely. Snow level 3900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. West northwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain before 11pm. Snow level 4100 feet lowering to 3500 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11am. Snow level 3300 feet rising to 3900 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
Tuesday Night
Rain likely. Snow level 4200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Wednesday
Rain. Snow level 4400 feet lowering to 3700 feet in the afternoon . Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain before 8pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 3400 feet lowering to 2300 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Thursday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level rising to 3100 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 57.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles SSW Powers OR
 42.8°N 124.1°W (Elev. 2270 ft)
4:41 am PDT Apr 11, 2026
10am PDT Apr 11, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 17, 2026
 
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