Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central and southern High Plains Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will continue impacting the mountains of the western U.S. into Thursday with gusty winds and heavy snow. Heavy snow and gusty winds will continue to impact the northern Plains into the central Great Lakes Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

MERLIN (MLFO3)

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

NA

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 98%
Wind Speed N 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Feb 02:58 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles NNW Gold Hill OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 03:58am until February 19, 10:00am
Winter Storm Warning February 18, 03:58am until February 19, 10:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 03:58am until February 19, 10:00am
    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 03:58am until February 19, 10:00am

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Overnight

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: 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%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

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

    Low: 29 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Snow

  • Thursday

    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.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    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.

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    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.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow before 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Light west wind. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday
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%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday Night
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.
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.
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.
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Point Forecast:
12 Miles NNW Gold Hill OR
 42.6°N 123.11°W (Elev. 3130 ft)
3:41 am PST Feb 18, 2026
3am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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