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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

41°F

5°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed NNW 7 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill36°F (2°C)
Last update 16 Feb 04:58 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

13 Miles N 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 27. West wind 6 to 8 mph becoming south in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow showers, mainly before 4pm, then snow after 4pm. Some thunder is also possible. High near 34. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow. Low around 24. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow. High near 35. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow. Low around 28. South southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °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 24. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow. Low around 27. West wind 6 to 8 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 34. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow. Low around 24. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow. High near 35. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Low around 28. South southeast wind around 5 mph. 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 24. 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 37.
Friday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Saturday
A chance of snow before 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
Saturday Night
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Sunday
Rain and snow. Snow level 2800 feet rising to 3600 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 46.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow. Snow level 3000 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 35.
Monday
Snow, possibly mixed with rain. Cloudy, with a high near 45.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
13 Miles N Gold Hill OR
 42.61°N 123.08°W (Elev. 2769 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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