Showers and Thunderstorms for the Eastern Third of the Country; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

Showers and thunderstorms will continue along and ahead of a cold front for the eastern third of the country. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Much cooler weather will filter in behind this cold front along and east of the Rockies. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through this weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

MERLIN (MLFO3)

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

NA

56°F

13°C

Humidity 49%
Wind Speed ESE 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Apr 11:58 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NW Grants Pass OR

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Light southeast wind.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain likely, mainly after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 67 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain.  Low around 47. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 47 °F

    Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain, mainly before 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  High near 58. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 58 °F

    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 44 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Wednesday Night

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

    Low: 41 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Light southeast wind.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
Rain likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Rain. Low around 47. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tuesday
Rain, mainly before 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 58. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 72.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 73.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NW Grants Pass OR
 42.5°N 123.38°W (Elev. 1198 ft)
11:35 pm PDT Apr 18, 2026
12am PDT Apr 19, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 25, 2026
 
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