Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring fire weather concerns over parts of the central and southern High Plains. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across the Mid-South region and central Gulf states. Above average temperatures are expected across much of the country, and numerous daily record-tying/breaking highs will be possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

MERLIN (MLFO3)

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

NA

52°F

11°C

Humidity 49%
Wind Speed NNW 8 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 09 Mar 12:58 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NW Grants Pass OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. North wind around 10 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light north northwest  after midnight.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Light northwest wind.

    High: 52 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of rain.  Snow level 2900 feet rising to 6500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 60 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of rain before 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. North wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light north northwest after midnight.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Light northwest wind.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Light and variable wind.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of rain. Snow level 2900 feet rising to 6500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of rain before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
Friday Night
A chance of rain, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Saturday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NW Grants Pass OR
 42.5°N 123.38°W (Elev. 1198 ft)
1:41 pm PDT Mar 9, 2026
2pm PDT Mar 9, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 15, 2026
 
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