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

73°F

23°C

Humidity 28%
Wind Speed NNW 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 19 Apr 03:58 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NW Grants Pass OR

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain likely, mainly after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 63 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain.  Low around 45. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 45 °F

    Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am.  High near 59. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 59 °F

    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Light west northwest wind.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 44 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain likely, mainly after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 59 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain before 11pm.  Snow level 5200 feet lowering to 4200 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
Rain likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Monday Night
Rain. Low around 45. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tuesday
Rain likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. High near 59. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Light west northwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain before 11pm. Snow level 5200 feet lowering to 4200 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 73.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 74.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 72.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NW Grants Pass OR
 42.5°N 123.38°W (Elev. 1198 ft)
2:43 pm PDT Apr 19, 2026
4pm PDT Apr 19, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 26, 2026
 
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