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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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

MERLIN (MLFO3)

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

NA

34°F

1°C

Humidity 98%
Wind Speed ESE 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 17 Feb 04:58 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

13 Miles ENE Agness OR

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

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Overnight

    Low: 23 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow showers, mainly before 3pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 27. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 3am. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 19 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow. High near 29. South southwest wind 6 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 28. South wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow. High near 31. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow. Low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow showers, mainly before 3pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 27. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 3am. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow. High near 29. South southwest wind 6 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 28. South wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. High near 31. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow. Low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.
Friday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Saturday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 34. Breezy.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 38. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 36. Breezy.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 39.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
13 Miles ENE Agness OR
 42.58°N 123.82°W (Elev. 4285 ft)
Last Update:
4:32 am PST Feb 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5am PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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