Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Central Plains; Active Pattern in the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions to the central and southern Plains today into Wednesday. Use caution with any potential ignition sources. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Current conditions at

MERLIN (MLFO3)

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

NA

40°F

4°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed NW 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 17 Feb 10:58 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles N Gold Hill OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 11:22am until February 19, 10:00am
Winter Storm Warning February 17, 11:22am until February 19, 10:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 11:22am until February 19, 10:00am
    Winter Storm Warning February 17, 11:22am until February 19, 10:00am

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Today

    High: 40 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely before 2am, then snow likely after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow before 1pm, then rain and snow between 1pm and 4pm, then rain after 4pm.  High near 40. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Snow then
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain before 7pm, then rain and snow between 7pm and 10pm, then snow after 10pm.  Snow level 1500 feet. Low around 29. Light east southeast wind.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow before 1pm, then snow likely, possibly mixed with rain.  High near 40. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Snow then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 7pm, then a chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 24 °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.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 41 °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 2100 feet lowering to 1500 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 1500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. West southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tonight
Snow likely before 2am, then snow likely after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow before 1pm, then rain and snow between 1pm and 4pm, then rain after 4pm. High near 40. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain before 7pm, then rain and snow between 7pm and 10pm, then snow after 10pm. Snow level 1500 feet. Low around 29. Light east southeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow before 1pm, then snow likely, possibly mixed with rain. High near 40. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 7pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
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. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. 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 2100 feet lowering to 1500 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then rain likely. Snow level 1500 feet rising to 3200 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 49.
Saturday Night
Rain likely. Snow level 3600 feet lowering to 3000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Sunday
Rain. Snow level 3100 feet rising to 4000 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 50.
Sunday Night
Rain. Snow level 3700 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 37.
Monday
Rain. Snow level 3600 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 49.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
10 Miles N Gold Hill OR
 42.57°N 123.07°W (Elev. 1411 ft)
9:41 am PST Feb 17, 2026
11am PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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