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

41°F

5°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed NE 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Feb 12:58 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Rogue River OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 02:13pm until February 19, 10:00am
Winter Storm Warning February 18, 02:13pm until February 19, 10:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 02:13pm until February 19, 10:00am
    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 02:13pm until February 19, 10:00am

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • This Afternoon

    High: 42 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, possibly mixed with rain, mainly before 5am.  Snow level 1200 feet. Low around 25. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm  after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of rain and snow before 4pm, then a chance of rain between 4pm and 5pm, then a chance of rain and snow after 5pm.  Snow level rising to 1800 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 42 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 11pm, then a slight chance of snow.  Snow level 1500 feet lowering to 1000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Light northwest wind.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 10 percent chance of rain after 4pm.  Snow level rising to 1800 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Light south southeast wind.

    High: 42 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow.  Snow level 2200 feet lowering to 1400 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    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. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 10pm.  Snow level 3100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A chance of rain and snow before 4pm, then a chance of rain. Snow level 1800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Snow, possibly mixed with rain, mainly before 5am. Snow level 1200 feet. Low around 25. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow before 4pm, then a chance of rain between 4pm and 5pm, then a chance of rain and snow after 5pm. Snow level rising to 1800 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Calm wind becoming west 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 and snow before 11pm, then a slight chance of snow. Snow level 1500 feet lowering to 1000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Light northwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
A 10 percent chance of rain after 4pm. Snow level rising to 1800 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Light south southeast wind.
Friday Night
A chance of rain before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 2200 feet lowering to 1400 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. 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. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 10pm. Snow level 3100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Sunday
Rain. Snow level 3300 feet rising to 4100 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 48.
Sunday Night
Rain. Snow level 4000 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
Rain. Snow level 3500 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 47.
Monday Night
Rain. Snow level 3500 feet lowering to 2900 feet after midnight . Cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
Rain. Snow level 2500 feet rising to 3300 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Rogue River OR
 42.44°N 123.18°W (Elev. 1040 ft)
12:41 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
2pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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