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Fire Weather in the Central and Southern Plains; Pacific Storms Impacting the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring elevated to critical fire weather to the central and southern Plains into Wednesday. 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

39°F

4°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed E 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 16 Feb 05:58 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles NNW Gold Hill OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 16, 10:00pm until February 19, 10:00am
Winter Storm Warning February 16, 10:00pm until February 19, 10:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Storm Warning

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow. Low around 29. West wind around 6 mph becoming south in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow showers, mainly before 4pm, then snow after 4pm. Some thunder is also possible. High near 35. South wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow. Low around 27. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow. High near 37. Light southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow. Low around 31. Light south southeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow. High near 36. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow. Low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow. Low around 29. West wind around 6 mph becoming south in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow showers, mainly before 4pm, then snow after 4pm. Some thunder is also possible. High near 35. South wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow. Low around 27. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow. High near 37. Light southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Low around 31. Light south southeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. High near 36. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow. Low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
Friday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
Saturday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Sunday
Rain and snow. Snow level rising to 3600 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 47.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 39.
Monday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 46.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles NNW Gold Hill OR
 42.6°N 123.11°W (Elev. 3130 ft)
Last Update:
3:41 pm PST Feb 16, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6pm PST Feb 16, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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