Cold Temperatures for the Eastern U.S.; Lake Effect Snow in the Great Lakes; Heavy Rain in the Pacific Northwest

Cold temperatures will continue across much of the eastern U.S. into today. Heavy lake effect snow continues into today east of Lakes Erie and Ontario. Two Pacific cold fronts will cross the Pacific Northwest early this week followed by another atmospheric river. Heavy rain and gusty winds are expected through midweek, with the potential for renewed urban and river flooding. Read More >

Current conditions at

MERLIN (MLFO3)

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

NA

42°F

6°C

Humidity 98%
Wind Speed WNW 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 15 Dec 09:58 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NW Grants Pass OR

  • Today

    Today: Rain likely, mainly after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. South southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 53 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely, mainly before 10pm, then a chance of showers after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 48 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers likely, mainly after 10am.  Areas of dense fog before 1pm.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 55 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Areas Dense
    Fog

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 43. West southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 43 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers, mainly before 10am.  High near 48. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 48 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 41 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers.  High near 55. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 55 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers.  Cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. South southeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm, then a chance of showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Showers likely, mainly after 10am. Areas of dense fog before 1pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 43. West southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Showers, mainly before 10am. High near 48. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Thursday
Showers. High near 55. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Showers. Cloudy, with a low around 47.
Friday
Showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
Friday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Snow level 4400 feet lowering to 3800 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Saturday
A chance of showers. Snow level 3400 feet rising to 3900 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers. Snow level 3900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Sunday
Showers likely. Snow level 4000 feet rising to 4800 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NW Grants Pass OR
 42.5°N 123.38°W (Elev. 1198 ft)
9:40 am PST Dec 15, 2025
10am PST Dec 15, 2025-6pm PST Dec 21, 2025
 
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