Showers and Thunderstorms for the Eastern Third of the Country; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

Showers and thunderstorms will continue along and ahead of a cold front for the eastern third of the country. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Much cooler weather will filter in behind this cold front along and east of the Rockies. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through this weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

MERLIN (MLFO3)

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

NA

49°F

9°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed E 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 19 Apr 04:58 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SSW Powers OR

  • Today

    Today: A 30 percent chance of rain after 5pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. South wind 8 to 11 mph.

    High: 58 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 47 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain, mainly after 11am.  High near 52. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain.  Snow level 6200 feet lowering to 5200 feet after midnight . Low around 44. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east southeast after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 44 °F

    Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain, mainly before 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Snow level 5100 feet. High near 48. East southeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming west in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 48 °F

    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 11pm.  Snow level 4800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 43 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain.  Snow level 4500 feet. High near 46. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 11pm.  Snow level 4600 feet lowering to 4100 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of rain, mainly before 11am.  Snow level 4000 feet rising to 5000 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of rain after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. South wind 8 to 11 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
Rain, mainly after 11am. High near 52. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Monday Night
Rain. Snow level 6200 feet lowering to 5200 feet after midnight . Low around 44. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east southeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tuesday
Rain, mainly before 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Snow level 5100 feet. High near 48. East southeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 11pm. Snow level 4800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain. Snow level 4500 feet. High near 46. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 11pm. Snow level 4600 feet lowering to 4100 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Thursday
A chance of rain, mainly before 11am. Snow level 4000 feet rising to 5000 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 59.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Saturday
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)
4:41 am PDT Apr 19, 2026
5am PDT Apr 19, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 25, 2026
 
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