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.

32°F

0°C

Humidity	99%
Wind Speed	WSW 0 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	32°F (0°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	18 Feb 05:58 AM PST

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Extended Forecast for

12 Miles NNW Gold Hill OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 06:40am until February 19, 10:00am

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 06:40am until February 19, 10:00am

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Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Storm Warning

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 06:40am until February 19, 10:00am
Winter Storm Warning February 18, 06:40am until February 19, 10:00am
NOW: Multiple hazards in effect
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Today
High: 34 °F
Chance Snow
then Snow
Likely
Tonight
Low: 29 °F
Snow Likely
then Snow
Thursday
High: 35 °F
Snow
Thursday Night
Low: 27 °F
Chance Snow
then Slight
Chance Snow
Friday
High: 39 °F
Slight Chance
Snow
Friday Night
Low: 32 °F
Chance Snow
Saturday
High: 44 °F
Chance Snow
then Chance
Rain/Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 39 °F
Rain/Snow
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today

Snow likely, mainly between 2pm and 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Light and variable wind becoming south southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Tonight

Snow. Low around 29. South wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Thursday

Snow, mainly before 4pm. High near 35. Light and variable wind becoming west northwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Thursday Night

A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. North northeast wind 5 to 7 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Friday

A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 39. South wind around 6 mph.

Friday Night

A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Saturday

A chance of snow before 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Saturday Night

Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 1am. Snow level 3200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

Sunday

Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 10am. Snow level 3300 feet rising to 4200 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 47.

Sunday Night

Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 4000 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 39.

Monday

Rain and snow. Snow level 3500 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 45.

Monday Night

Rain and snow. Snow level 3500 feet lowering to 3100 feet after midnight . Cloudy, with a low around 38.

Tuesday

Rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.