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.

38°F

3°C

Humidity	83%
Wind Speed	W 0 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	33°F (1°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	18 Feb 10:58 AM PST

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Extended Forecast for

Grants Pass OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 11:47am until February 19, 10:00am

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 11:47am until February 19, 10:00am

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Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Storm Warning

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 11:47am until February 19, 10:00am
Winter Storm Warning February 18, 11:47am until February 19, 10:00am
NOW: Multiple hazards in effect
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Today
High: 42 °F
Rain/Snow
Likely
Tonight
Low: 26 °F
Rain/Snow
Thursday
High: 41 °F
Rain/Snow
then
Rain/Snow
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 25 °F
Chance
Rain/Snow
then Slight
Chance Snow
Friday
High: 42 °F
Slight Chance
Snow then
Slight Chance
Rain/Snow
Friday Night
Low: 30 °F
Chance Rain
then Chance
Rain/Snow
Saturday
High: 46 °F
Chance
Rain/Snow
then Chance
Rain
Saturday Night
Low: 35 °F
Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today

Rain and snow likely before 4pm, then a slight chance of rain. Snow level 1100 feet rising to 1800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 9 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. Snow level 1200 feet. Low around 26. South southeast wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Thursday

Snow before 10am, then rain and snow likely between 10am and 1pm, then rain likely after 1pm. Snow level rising to 1800 feet in the afternoon. High near 41. 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. Snow level 1500 feet lowering to 1000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Light and variable 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. Snow level rising to 1900 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Light southeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday Night

A chance of rain before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 2300 feet lowering to 1500 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. 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 1400 feet rising to 3100 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Saturday Night

Rain likely, mainly after 10pm. Snow level 3400 feet lowering to 2800 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

Sunday

Rain. Snow level 3200 feet rising to 4000 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 47.

Sunday Night

Rain. Snow level 3800 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 36.

Monday

Rain. Snow level 3400 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 46.

Monday Night

Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 3400 feet lowering to 2900 feet after midnight . Cloudy, with a low around 35.

Tuesday

Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 2400 feet rising to 3300 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.