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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

MERLIN (MLFO3)

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

44°F

7°C

Humidity	59%
Wind Speed	SSW 1 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	30°F (-1°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	18 Feb 03:58 PM PST

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles S Grants Pass OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 04:24pm until February 19, 10:00am

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 04:24pm until February 19, 10:00am

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Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Storm Warning

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 04:24pm until February 19, 10:00am
Winter Storm Warning February 18, 04:24pm until February 19, 10:00am
NOW: Multiple hazards in effect
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This Afternoon
High: 38 °F
Chance Rain
Tonight
Low: 30 °F
Chance
Rain/Snow
then Snow
Thursday
High: 39 °F
Chance Snow
then Chance
Rain/Snow
Thursday Night
Low: 26 °F
Chance
Rain/Snow
then Slight
Chance Snow
Friday
High: 42 °F
Slight Chance
Snow then
Slight Chance
Rain
Friday Night
Low: 31 °F
Chance
Rain/Snow
Saturday
High: 48 °F
Chance
Rain/Snow
then Chance
Rain
Saturday Night
Low: 38 °F
Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 5pm. Snow level 1900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. South southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.

Tonight

A chance of rain and snow before 10pm, then snow. Low around 30. Calm wind becoming east southeast around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Thursday

A chance of rain and snow before 3pm, then a chance of rain. Snow level rising to 2100 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%. 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 26. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Friday

A slight chance of snow before 10am, then a slight chance of rain after 4pm. Snow level rising to 2300 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. 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 2500 feet lowering to 1900 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Saturday

A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a chance of rain. Snow level 2100 feet rising to 3300 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 48. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Saturday Night

Rain likely, mainly after 10pm. Snow level 3400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

Sunday

Rain. Snow level 3700 feet rising to 4500 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 47.

Sunday Night

Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 40.

Monday

Rain. Snow level 4200 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 46.

Monday Night

Rain. Snow level 3700 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 37.

Tuesday

Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 3100 feet rising to 3800 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.