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

46°F

8°C

Humidity 95%
Wind Speed SSE 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 11 Apr 08:58 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NW Grants Pass OR

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers.  Low around 41. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 41 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Snow level 4000 feet rising to 4900 feet in the afternoon. High near 56. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 56 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 43 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers likely.  Snow level 4100 feet rising to 4600 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Calm wind becoming north northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 55 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before 11pm.  Snow level 4800 feet lowering to 4000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 40 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 11pm.  Snow level 5000 feet lowering to 4000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 42 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain.  Snow level 4500 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of rain, mainly before 11pm.  Snow level 4200 feet lowering to 2000 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Showers. Low around 41. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Sunday
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Snow level 4000 feet rising to 4900 feet in the afternoon. High near 56. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Monday
Showers likely. Snow level 4100 feet rising to 4600 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Calm wind becoming north northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers before 11pm. Snow level 4800 feet lowering to 4000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 60.
Tuesday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 11pm. Snow level 5000 feet lowering to 4000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain. Snow level 4500 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 52.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain, mainly before 11pm. Snow level 4200 feet lowering to 2000 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 58.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 66.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Saturday
A chance of rain. Mostly 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 pm PDT Apr 11, 2026
9pm PDT Apr 11, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 18, 2026
 
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