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 >

Current conditions at

MERLIN (MLFO3)

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

NA

33°F

1°C

Humidity 98%
Wind Speed SSW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Feb 08:58 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

13 Miles ENE Agness OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 09:56am until February 19, 10:00am
Winter Storm Warning February 18, 09:56am until February 19, 10:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 09:56am until February 19, 10:00am
    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 09:56am until February 19, 10:00am

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Today

    High: 27 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 25. South wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 9 to 14 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow.  High near 30. Northwest wind 6 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. North northwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light  after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. South wind 9 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow.  Low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow.  High near 38. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Cloudy, with a low around 34. Breezy.

    Low: 34 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow, mainly before 5pm. High near 27. South southwest wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 25. South wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 9 to 14 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. High near 30. Northwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. North northwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. South wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Snow. Low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. High near 38. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
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 37. 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 37. Breezy.
Monday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 35. Breezy.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 37. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
13 Miles ENE Agness OR
 42.58°N 123.82°W (Elev. 4285 ft)
9:42 am PST Feb 18, 2026
9am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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