Lake Effect Snow in the Lower Great Lakes; Unsettled Pattern in the Pacific Northwest

Lake-effect snow will continue downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through Friday. Lake Effect Snow Warnings have been issued. In the Western U.S., rain and higher elevation snow will continue over the Great Basin through Friday. A front will move over the Pacific Northwest this afternoon and produce light rain and higher elevation snow over the Cascades through Saturday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Merced Regional Airport (KMCE)

Lat: 37.28306° N Lon: 120.50778° W Elev: 154.0 ft.

Clear

63°F

17°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed NNW 6 MPH
Barometer 30.16 in (1021.34 mb)
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 12 Feb 02:00 PM PST
Detailed forecast for

Merced - Madera - Mendota

Tonight
Mostly clear. Lows around 40. Northwest winds up to 10 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. Northwest winds up to 5 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. Northeast winds up to 5 mph shifting to the southeast after midnight.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 60s. Southeast winds up to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
Sunday
Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of rain. Highs in the lower 60s.
Sunday Night
Rain likely in the evening, then rain after midnight. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 90 percent.
Washingtons Birthday
Rain showers. Highs in the mid 50s. Chance of showers near 100 percent.
Monday Night
Rain showers in the evening, then rain after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
Tuesday
Rain showers. Highs in the lower 50s. Chance of showers 80 percent.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely in the evening, then chance of rain after midnight. Lows in the upper 30s. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.
Wednesday Through Thursday
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain. Highs in the lower 50s. Lows around 40.



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