Major Winter Storm in the North-Central U.S.; Severe Weather from the Mid-South to Ohio Valley

A major winter storm will bring a swath of heavy snowfall, strong winds, blizzard conditions and freezing rain to the Northern Plains into the Great Lakes region. A line of storms will be capable of producing widespread damaging winds, tornadoes, and some large hail from the Mid-south to the Ohio Valley and the Southeast. Critical fire weather concerns shift to the southern Rockies and Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Merced Regional Airport (KMCE)

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

Clear

48°F

9°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed WSW 4 MPH
Barometer 30.07 in (1018.29 mb)
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill47°F (8°C)
Last update 15 Mar 06:35 AM PDT
Detailed forecast for

Merced - Madera - Mendota

Today
Mostly sunny. Highs around 80. Northwest winds up to 10 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. Northwest winds up to 10 mph.
Monday
Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. East winds up to 5 mph shifting to the northwest in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s. Northwest winds up to 5 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. North winds up to 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
Wednesday
Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
Wednesday Night Through Friday Night
Clear. Lows in the upper 50s. Highs in the mid 90s.
Saturday
Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.



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600 AM PDT Sun Mar 15 2026
 
 

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