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Heavy Rain in the Southern U.S.; Active Weather Continues in Alaska

A storm system will bring heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and flooding threats to portions of the Southern Plains today, the Lower Mississippi Valley Saturday, and the Southeast into the Mid-Atlantic on Sunday. Another Bering system will impact the Alaskan West Coast and Central Interior through the weekend bringing moderate to heavy snow, high winds, and/or some blizzard conditions. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

MERLIN (MLFO3)

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

NA

42°F

6°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SE 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 13 Feb 06:58 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SSW Powers OR

  • Today

    Today: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 3pm. Snow level 3600 feet rising to 4300 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain. Snow level 5200 feet lowering to 4400 feet after midnight . Steady temperature around 44. South southeast wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 44 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain. Snow level 4300 feet. High near 43. East wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain before 1am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 4100 feet. Low around 42. East wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 42 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 7am. Snow level 4200 feet. High near 45. East wind around 8 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain likely before 1am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 4200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 42 °F

    Rain Likely
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Washington's Birthday

    Washington's Birthday: Rain and snow, mainly after 10am. Snow level 3400 feet. High near 43. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow, possibly mixed with rain, becoming all snow after 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 3pm. Snow level 3600 feet rising to 4300 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
Tonight
Rain. Snow level 5200 feet lowering to 4400 feet after midnight . Steady temperature around 44. South southeast wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain. Snow level 4300 feet. High near 43. East wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain before 1am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 4100 feet. Low around 42. East wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 7am. Snow level 4200 feet. High near 45. East wind around 8 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
Rain likely before 1am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 4200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Washington's Birthday
Rain and snow, mainly after 10am. Snow level 3400 feet. High near 43. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
Snow, possibly mixed with rain, becoming all snow after 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 40.
Tuesday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 34.
Wednesday
Snow, possibly mixed with rain. Cloudy, with a high near 41. Breezy.
Wednesday Night
Snow, possibly mixed with rain. Cloudy, with a low around 36. Breezy.
Thursday
Snow, possibly mixed with rain. Snow level 2300 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 41.
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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:
3:41 am PST Feb 13, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7am PST Feb 13, 2026-6pm PST Feb 19, 2026
 
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