Late January Extreme Cold; Watching East Coast Storm Threat This Weekend

The next blast of Arctic air surges south down the Plains, across the Great Lakes and through the Southeast and East Friday through Saturday. This could be longest duration of cold in several decades. Forecast models are being closely monitored for potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Confidence in coastal impacts has increased. Read More >

Current conditions at

MERLIN (MLFO3)

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

NA

44°F

7°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed ESE 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 27 Jan 07:58 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NW Grants Pass OR

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly between 3am and 4am.  Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 37. Southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of rain between 9am and 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 47 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Calm wind.

    Low: 40 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. Calm wind.

    High: 52 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Calm wind.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of rain after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of rain after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly between 3am and 4am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 37. Southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain between 9am and 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Calm wind.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. Calm wind.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Calm wind.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of rain after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Sunday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 52.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Monday
A slight chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 51.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NW Grants Pass OR
 42.5°N 123.38°W (Elev. 1198 ft)
7:52 pm PST Jan 27, 2026
8pm PST Jan 27, 2026-6pm PST Feb 3, 2026
 
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