Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central and southern High Plains Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will continue impacting the mountains of the western U.S. into Thursday with gusty winds and heavy snow. Heavy snow and gusty winds will continue to impact the northern Plains into the central Great Lakes Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

MERLIN (MLFO3)

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

NA

36°F

2°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed SE 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 17 Feb 05:58 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles N Wilderville OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 06:19pm until February 19, 10:00am
Winter Storm Warning February 17, 06:19pm until February 19, 10:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 06:19pm until February 19, 10:00am
    Winter Storm Warning February 17, 06:19pm until February 19, 10:00am

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Tonight

    Low: 23 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow before 4pm, then rain.  High near 38. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Chance Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow, possibly mixed with rain, becoming all snow after 4am.  Snow level 1400 feet. Low around 29. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow before 10am, then rain and snow likely between 10am and 4pm, then a chance of rain after 4pm.  Snow level rising to 1600 feet in the afternoon. High near 38. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 38 °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 chance of snow after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 23 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then 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.  Partly sunny, with a high near 40. 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 28. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    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 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A chance of snow before 8pm, then a chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow before 4pm, then rain. High near 38. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow, possibly mixed with rain, becoming all snow after 4am. Snow level 1400 feet. Low around 29. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow before 10am, then rain and snow likely between 10am and 4pm, then a chance of rain after 4pm. Snow level rising to 1600 feet in the afternoon. High near 38. Calm 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 chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Calm 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. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. 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 28. Chance of precipitation is 50%. 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 3200 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
Saturday Night
Rain likely before 1am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 3500 feet lowering to 2800 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Sunday
Rain. Snow level 3000 feet rising to 3800 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 44.
Sunday Night
Rain. Snow level 3400 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 35.
Monday
Rain. Snow level 3200 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 44.
Monday Night
Rain. Snow level 3000 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
Rain. Snow level 2600 feet rising to 3300 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)
3:41 pm PST Feb 17, 2026
6pm PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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