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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.

NA

32°F

0°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed SW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Feb 07:58 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles N Wilderville OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 09:11am until February 19, 10:00am
Winter Storm Warning February 18, 09:11am until February 19, 10:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 09:11am until February 19, 10:00am
    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 09:11am until February 19, 10:00am

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Today

    High: 40 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 1am. Snow level 1200 feet. Low around 25. Southeast wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

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

    High: 39 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    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 23. Light north northwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 23 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of rain after 4pm. Snow level rising to 1900 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Light south southeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 40 °F

    Chance Snow
    then 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 29. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then rain likely. Snow level 1400 feet rising to 3100 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Rain
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain. Snow level 3500 feet lowering to 2800 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain and snow likely before 4pm, then a slight chance of rain between 4pm and 5pm. Snow level rising to 1800 feet in the afternoon. Increasing clouds, with a high near 40. Calm wind becoming south 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
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 1am. Snow level 1200 feet. Low around 25. Southeast wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow before 10am, then snow likely, possibly mixed with rain between 10am and 1pm, then rain likely after 1pm. Snow level rising to 1800 feet in the afternoon. High near 39. 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. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Light north northwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
A chance of snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of rain after 4pm. Snow level rising to 1900 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Light south southeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
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 29. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then rain likely. Snow level 1400 feet rising to 3100 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain. Snow level 3500 feet lowering to 2800 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Sunday
Rain. Snow level 3100 feet rising to 3900 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 45.
Sunday Night
Rain. Snow level 3700 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
Rain. Snow level 3400 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 44.
Monday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 3300 feet lowering to 2800 feet after midnight . Cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 2400 feet rising to 3200 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles N Wilderville OR
 42.46°N 123.46°W (Elev. 1158 ft)
Last Update:
5:02 am PST Feb 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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