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Heat the Southwest; Fire Weather in the Central U.S.; Kona Low Impacting Hawaii

A rare March heat wave is ongoing with much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through this weekend. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central and southern Plains through the weekend as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. A Kona low will continue to bring several rounds of moderate to heavy rainfall to Hawaii through Sunday. Read More >

Current conditions at

MERLIN (MLFO3)

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

NA

54°F

12°C

Humidity 51%
Wind Speed N 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 21 Mar 09:58 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles ENE Azalea OR

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 32 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 59. Calm wind becoming north northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 59 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. North northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 65 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 47 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 63 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 43 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of rain before 11pm. Snow level 5000 feet lowering to 3000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. Light and variable wind.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 59. Calm wind becoming north northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. North northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Light and variable wind.
Tuesday
Rain likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Rain likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of rain before 11pm. Snow level 5000 feet lowering to 3000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
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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:
10:41 pm PDT Mar 21, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11pm PDT Mar 21, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 28, 2026
 
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