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

32°F

0°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed WSW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Feb 05:58 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ESE Wilderville OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 06:34am until February 19, 10:00am
Winter Storm Warning February 18, 06:34am until February 19, 10:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 06:34am until February 19, 10:00am
    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 06:34am until February 19, 10:00am

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Today

    High: 41 °F

    Chance Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, possibly mixed with rain, becoming all snow after 3am.  Low around 25. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm  after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow, possibly mixed with rain before 4pm, then a chance of rain.  Snow level rising to 1800 feet in the afternoon. High near 38. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain before 7pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 7pm and 10pm, then a slight chance of snow after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Calm 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 slight chance of snow before 1pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of rain after 4pm.  Snow level rising to 1900 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Light south wind.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 40 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow.  Snow level 2300 feet lowering to 1500 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then rain likely.  Snow level 1400 feet rising to 3100 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 44 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Rain
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain.  Snow level 3400 feet lowering to 2800 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain and snow likely before 4pm, then a slight chance of rain between 4pm and 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Snow, possibly mixed with rain, becoming all snow after 3am. Low around 25. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Thursday
Snow, possibly mixed with rain before 4pm, then a chance of rain. Snow level rising to 1800 feet in the afternoon. High near 38. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain before 7pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 7pm and 10pm, then a slight chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
A slight chance of snow before 1pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of rain after 4pm. Snow level rising to 1900 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
A slight chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 2300 feet lowering to 1500 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then rain likely. Snow level 1400 feet rising to 3100 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain. Snow level 3400 feet lowering to 2800 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Sunday
Rain. Snow level 3200 feet rising to 3900 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 44.
Sunday Night
Rain. Snow level 3800 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
Rain. Snow level 3400 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 43.
Monday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 3400 feet lowering to 2800 feet after midnight . Cloudy, with a low around 33.
Tuesday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 2400 feet rising to 3300 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles ESE Wilderville OR
 42.38°N 123.4°W (Elev. 1211 ft)
5:02 am PST Feb 18, 2026
6am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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