Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Central Plains; Active Pattern in the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions to the central and southern Plains today into Wednesday. Use caution with any potential ignition sources. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Current conditions at

MERLIN (MLFO3)

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

NA

40°F

4°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed SSW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 17 Feb 01:58 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles S Grants Pass OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 03:09pm until February 19, 10:00am
Winter Storm Warning February 17, 03:09pm until February 19, 10:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 03:09pm until February 19, 10:00am
    Winter Storm Warning February 17, 03:09pm until February 19, 10:00am

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • This Afternoon

    High: 37 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Calm wind.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain and snow likely before 4pm, then rain.  High near 39. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 39 °F

    Chance Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow, possibly mixed with rain.  Snow level 1400 feet. Low around 30. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow before 1pm, then rain and snow likely.  Snow level rising to 1600 feet in the afternoon. High near 38. Light west northwest wind.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Snow then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 10pm, then a slight chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 25 °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.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 40 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow.  Snow level 2200 feet lowering to 1500 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow showers likely, possibly mixed with rain, mainly after 4pm. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 1500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. West southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Calm wind. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain and snow likely before 4pm, then rain. High near 39. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
Snow, possibly mixed with rain. Snow level 1400 feet. Low around 30. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow before 1pm, then rain and snow likely. Snow level rising to 1600 feet in the afternoon. High near 38. Light west northwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 10pm, then a slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. 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. Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
A chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 2200 feet lowering to 1500 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a chance of rain. Snow level 1400 feet rising to 3200 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
Saturday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 10pm. Snow level 3400 feet lowering to 2900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Sunday
Rain. Snow level 3100 feet rising to 3800 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 46.
Sunday Night
Rain. Snow level 3500 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 36.
Monday
Rain. Snow level 3300 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 45.
Monday Night
Rain. Snow level 3100 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
Rain. Snow level 2600 feet rising to 3300 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles S Grants Pass OR
 42.39°N 123.32°W (Elev. 1263 ft)
2:52 pm PST Feb 17, 2026
3pm PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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