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 >

Current conditions at

MERLIN (MLFO3)

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

NA

41°F

5°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed NW 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill38°F (3°C)
Last update 16 Feb 12:58 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
  • Washington's Birthday

    Washington's Birthday: Snow likely, mainly between 4pm and 5pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 37. West northwest wind 8 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 37 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow.  Low around 29. West southwest wind 6 to 10 mph becoming south southeast in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow showers, mainly before 4pm, then snow after 4pm. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 36. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow.  Low around 28. West wind 6 to 10 mph becoming east in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow.  High near 37. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow.  Low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow.  High near 36. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly before 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Washington's Birthday
Snow likely, mainly between 4pm and 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 37. West northwest wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
Snow. Low around 29. West southwest wind 6 to 10 mph becoming south southeast in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow showers, mainly before 4pm, then snow after 4pm. Some thunder is also possible. High near 36. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow. Low around 28. West wind 6 to 10 mph becoming east in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow. High near 37. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. High near 36. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, 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 3700 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 47.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles NNW Gold Hill OR
 42.6°N 123.11°W (Elev. 3130 ft)
1:32 pm PST Feb 16, 2026
1pm PST Feb 16, 2026-6pm PST Feb 22, 2026
 
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