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

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 98%
Wind Speed N 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Feb 02:58 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles ESE Agness OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 03:18am until February 19, 10:00am
Winter Storm Warning February 18, 03:18am until February 19, 10:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 03:18am until February 19, 10:00am
    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 03:18am until February 19, 10:00am

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Overnight

    Low: 25 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly between 11am and 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. South southwest wind 5 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 30. South wind 7 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow.  High near 38. West wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. North wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable  after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely before 4pm, then rain and snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Snow Likely
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain and snow likely before 7pm, then snow.  Low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow before 10am, then rain and snow likely between 10am and 1pm, then rain likely after 1pm.  Snow level rising to 3300 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow likely, mainly before 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly between 11am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. South southwest wind 5 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 30. South wind 7 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. High near 38. West wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. North wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow likely before 4pm, then rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain and snow likely before 7pm, then snow. Low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Saturday
Snow before 10am, then rain and snow likely between 10am and 1pm, then rain likely after 1pm. Snow level rising to 3300 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
Saturday Night
Rain likely before 10pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 3700 feet lowering to 3000 feet after midnight . Cloudy, with a low around 38.
Sunday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 1pm. Snow level 3500 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 43.
Sunday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 3700 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 39.
Monday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 3300 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 44.
Monday Night
Rain and snow. Snow level 3100 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 38.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. Snow level 2600 feet rising to 3200 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles ESE Agness OR
 42.51°N 123.83°W (Elev. 2379 ft)
2:27 am PST Feb 18, 2026
3am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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