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

44°F

7°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed WNW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 44°F (7°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 12 Apr 03:58 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SSW Powers OR

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Rain.  Snow level 4400 feet. Low around 41. West southwest wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 41 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain.  Snow level 4100 feet rising to 4800 feet in the afternoon. High near 45. West wind 3 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 4am.  Snow level 4700 feet lowering to 4200 feet after midnight . Cloudy, with a low around 42. West southwest wind around 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 42 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain likely.  Snow level 4100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. West northwest wind 7 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain before 11pm.  Snow level 4200 feet lowering to 3400 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 38 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of rain after 11am.  Snow level 3200 feet rising to 3800 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain.  Snow level 3900 feet rising to 4900 feet after midnight. Low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 41 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain before 8am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow.  Snow level 5000 feet lowering to 3400 feet in the afternoon . Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain and snow likely, mainly before 11pm.  Snow level 2900 feet lowering to 2300 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain. Snow level 4400 feet. Low around 41. West southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Sunday
Rain. Snow level 4100 feet rising to 4800 feet in the afternoon. High near 45. West wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 4am. Snow level 4700 feet lowering to 4200 feet after midnight . Cloudy, with a low around 42. West southwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Monday
Rain likely. Snow level 4100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. West northwest wind 7 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain before 11pm. Snow level 4200 feet lowering to 3400 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of rain after 11am. Snow level 3200 feet rising to 3800 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Snow level 3900 feet rising to 4900 feet after midnight. Low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain before 8am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 5000 feet lowering to 3400 feet in the afternoon . Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
Wednesday Night
Rain and snow likely, mainly before 11pm. Snow level 2900 feet lowering to 2300 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Thursday
A slight chance of rain and snow before 11am, then a slight chance of rain. Snow level rising to 3100 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 54.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles SSW Powers OR
 42.8°N 124.1°W (Elev. 2270 ft)
3:42 am PDT Apr 12, 2026
4am PDT Apr 12, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 18, 2026
 
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