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Fire Weather in the Central and Southern Plains; Pacific Storms Impacting the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring elevated to critical fire weather to the central and southern Plains into Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain, and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

MERLIN (MLFO3)

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

NA

39°F

4°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed E 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 16 Feb 05:58 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Grants Pass OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 16, 10:00pm until February 19, 10:00am
Winter Storm Warning February 16, 10:00pm until February 19, 10:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Storm Warning

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, possibly mixed with rain. Snow level 1900 feet lowering to 1200 feet. Low around 30. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow showers, possibly mixed with rain. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level rising to 1500 feet in the afternoon. High near 38. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 7pm. Low around 26. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely before 10am, then rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then rain after 1pm. Snow level rising to 1800 feet in the afternoon. High near 39. Light west southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain before 10pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 1400 feet. Low around 29. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 1100 feet rising to 1800 feet in the afternoon. High near 39. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 1am. Snow level 1100 feet. Low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level rising to 1800 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 2100 feet lowering to 1400 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow, possibly mixed with rain. Snow level 1900 feet lowering to 1200 feet. Low around 30. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
Snow showers, possibly mixed with rain. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level rising to 1500 feet in the afternoon. High near 38. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 7pm. Low around 26. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely before 10am, then rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then rain after 1pm. Snow level rising to 1800 feet in the afternoon. High near 39. Light west southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain before 10pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 1400 feet. Low around 29. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 1100 feet rising to 1800 feet in the afternoon. High near 39. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 1am. Snow level 1100 feet. Low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow likely before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level rising to 1800 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
Friday Night
A chance of rain before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 2100 feet lowering to 1400 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow before 1pm, then rain likely. Snow level 1100 feet rising to 2500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
Saturday Night
Rain likely. Snow level 3000 feet lowering to 2400 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Sunday
Rain. Snow level 2700 feet rising to 3500 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 49.
Sunday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 2900 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 35.
Monday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 2700 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 46.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Grants Pass OR
 42.44°N 123.33°W (Elev. 997 ft)
Last Update:
3:41 pm PST Feb 16, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6pm PST Feb 16, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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