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

55°F

13°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed SSW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 49°F (9°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 11 Apr 08:58 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NW Grants Pass OR

  • Today

    Today: Rain likely before 11am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 11am and 5pm, then rain likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm.  High near 56. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 56 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, mainly before 2am.  Low around 42. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 42 °F

    Rain then
    Rain Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain before 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Snow level 4100 feet rising to 4700 feet in the afternoon. High near 55. Calm wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 55 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 11pm.  Snow level 4900 feet lowering to 4000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Light west northwest wind.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 43 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: A 50 percent chance of rain.  Snow level 3800 feet rising to 4600 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. Calm wind.

    High: 57 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of rain.  Snow level 4900 feet lowering to 4000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain.  Snow level 4300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain likely before 11am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 11am and 5pm, then rain likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. High near 56. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain, mainly before 2am. Low around 42. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday
Rain before 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Snow level 4100 feet rising to 4700 feet in the afternoon. High near 55. Calm wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 11pm. Snow level 4900 feet lowering to 4000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Light west northwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of rain. Snow level 3800 feet rising to 4600 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. Calm wind.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 61.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain. Snow level 4900 feet lowering to 4000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Wednesday
Rain. Snow level 4300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain, mainly before 11pm. Snow level 4000 feet lowering to 2300 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 69.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NW Grants Pass OR
 42.5°N 123.38°W (Elev. 1198 ft)
4:41 am PDT Apr 11, 2026
9am PDT Apr 11, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 17, 2026
 
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