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

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central and southern High Plains Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will continue impacting the mountains of the western U.S. into Thursday with gusty winds and heavy snow. Heavy snow and gusty winds will continue to impact the northern Plains into the central Great Lakes Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

MERLIN (MLFO3)

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

NA

35°F

2°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed SE 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 17 Feb 06:58 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles ENE Murphy OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 07:57pm until February 19, 10:00am
Winter Storm Warning February 17, 07:57pm until February 19, 10:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 07:57pm until February 19, 10:00am
    Winter Storm Warning February 17, 07:57pm until February 19, 10:00am

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Tonight

    Low: 23 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of snow before 2pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow.  High near 39. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Chance Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow.  Low around 29. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow before 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow.  High near 39. West northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Snow then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 7pm, then a chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 23 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow before 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 10pm and 1am, then a chance of snow after 1am.  Snow level 2200 feet lowering to 1800 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of rain after 1pm.  Snow level rising to 3200 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Light and variable wind. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday
A chance of snow before 2pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. High near 39. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Low around 29. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow before 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow. High near 39. West northwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 7pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
Friday Night
A chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 10pm and 1am, then a chance of snow after 1am. Snow level 2200 feet lowering to 1800 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A chance of snow before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of rain after 1pm. Snow level rising to 3200 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain before 10pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 3100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Sunday
Rain. Snow level 3100 feet rising to 3900 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 47.
Sunday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 3500 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 36.
Monday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 3300 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 46.
Monday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 3400 feet lowering to 2800 feet after midnight . Cloudy, with a low around 35.
Tuesday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 2700 feet rising to 3300 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
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Point Forecast:
4 Miles ENE Murphy OR
 42.36°N 123.28°W (Elev. 1768 ft)
3:41 pm PST Feb 17, 2026
7pm PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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