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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

MERLIN (MLFO3)

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

NA

48°F

9°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed WNW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jan 11:58 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles ENE Azalea OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of rain before 1pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 54. South southeast wind 5 to 8 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, mainly after 11pm. Low around 41. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 41 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain. High near 53. South southeast wind 11 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 53 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain. Snow level 5100 feet. Low around 40. South wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 40 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain. Snow level 4200 feet. High near 46. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain. Snow level 3800 feet. Low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain likely, mainly before 4pm. Snow level 3700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. 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 slight chance of rain before 10pm. Snow level 3800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain likely, mainly after 4pm. Snow level 3500 feet rising to 4100 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of rain before 1pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 54. South southeast wind 5 to 8 mph.
Tonight
Rain, mainly after 11pm. Low around 41. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain. High near 53. South southeast wind 11 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain. Snow level 5100 feet. Low around 40. South wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Sunday
Rain. Snow level 4200 feet. High near 46. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Rain. Snow level 3800 feet. Low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Monday
Rain likely, mainly before 4pm. Snow level 3700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain before 10pm. Snow level 3800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
Rain likely, mainly after 4pm. Snow level 3500 feet rising to 4100 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
Tuesday Night
Rain likely. Snow level 4100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Wednesday
Rain likely. Snow level 3200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
Wednesday Night
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 2600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 2500 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles ENE Azalea OR
 42.83°N 123.08°W (Elev. 1998 ft)
Last Update:
11:46 am PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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