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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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

MERLIN (MLFO3)

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

NA

31°F

-1°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed SSW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Feb 12:58 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

13 Miles N Gold Hill OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 01:29am until February 19, 10:00am
Winter Storm Warning February 18, 01:29am until February 19, 10:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 01:29am until February 19, 10:00am
    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 01:29am until February 19, 10:00am

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Overnight

    Low: 21 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly between 2pm and 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. South wind 3 to 6 mph. 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 27. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow, mainly before 4pm. High near 35. West northwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around an 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 23. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of rain after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A slight chance of snow before 2am, then a chance of snow after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. 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. South wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Low around 27. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow, mainly before 4pm. High near 35. West northwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A chance of snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of rain after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain before 10pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 3200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Sunday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 10am. Snow level 3200 feet rising to 4000 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 46.
Sunday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 3600 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 35.
Monday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 3300 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 44.
Monday Night
Rain and snow. Snow level 3400 feet lowering to 2900 feet after midnight . Cloudy, with a low around 35.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. Snow level rising to 3300 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
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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:
12:41 am PST Feb 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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