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.

31°F

-1°C

Humidity	99%
Wind Speed	SSW 0 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	31°F (-1°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	18 Feb 06:58 AM PST

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Extended Forecast for

10 Miles N Gold Hill OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 07:18am until February 19, 10:00am

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 07:18am until February 19, 10:00am

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Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Storm Warning

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 07:18am until February 19, 10:00am
Winter Storm Warning February 18, 07:18am until February 19, 10:00am
NOW: Multiple hazards in effect
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Today
High: 41 °F
Chance Snow
then
Rain/Snow
Likely
Tonight
Low: 31 °F
Rain/Snow
Likely then
Snow
Thursday
High: 41 °F
Snow then
Rain/Snow
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 25 °F
Chance
Rain/Snow
then Slight
Chance Snow
Friday
High: 43 °F
Slight Chance
Snow then
Slight Chance
Rain/Snow
Friday Night
Low: 29 °F
Chance
Rain/Snow
Saturday
High: 47 °F
Chance
Rain/Snow
then Chance
Rain
Saturday Night
Low: 36 °F
Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today

A chance of snow before 1pm, then rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Tonight

Rain and snow likely before 10pm, then snow. Low around 31. East southeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Thursday

Snow before 1pm, then rain and snow likely. High near 41. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Thursday Night

A chance of rain and snow before 10pm, then a slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Light north northwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Friday

A slight chance of snow before 1pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of rain after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Light south southeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday Night

A slight chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 10pm and 4am, then a chance of snow after 4am. Snow level 2200 feet lowering to 1400 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Saturday

A chance of snow before 10am, then a chance of rain. Snow level rising to 3100 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Saturday Night

Rain likely, mainly after 10pm. Snow level 3200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

Sunday

Rain. Snow level 3300 feet rising to 4200 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 51.

Sunday Night

Rain. Snow level 4000 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 37.

Monday

Rain. Snow level 3500 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 50.

Monday Night

Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 3500 feet lowering to 2900 feet after midnight . Cloudy, with a low around 35.

Tuesday

Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 2500 feet rising to 3300 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.