Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains and Midwest; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central/southern High Plains and portions of the Midwest. Two Pacific storms will continue to bring heavy mountain snow and gusty winds to the western U.S. through Thursday. A swath of wintry weather, including heavy snow and a wintry mix, is expected from the Northern Plains to New England. Read More >

Current conditions at

MERLIN (MLFO3)

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

NA

41°F

5°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed NE 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Feb 12:58 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles SSW Murphy OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 01:54pm until February 19, 10:00am
Winter Storm Warning February 18, 01:54pm until February 19, 10:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 01:54pm until February 19, 10:00am
    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 01:54pm until February 19, 10:00am

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • This Afternoon

    High: 33 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 27. South southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly between noon and 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming northwest in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable  in the evening.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 36. South wind around 7 mph.

    High: 36 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow before 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 7pm, then snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tonight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 27. South southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly between noon and 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming northwest in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. South wind around 7 mph.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A chance of snow before 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 7pm, then snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Sunday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Cloudy, with a high near 40.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow. Snow level 3900 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 37.
Monday
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 40.
Monday Night
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 35.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles SSW Murphy OR
 42.25°N 123.4°W (Elev. 3793 ft)
12:41 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
1pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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