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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

46°F

8°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed SE 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 15 Feb 06:58 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles SE Azalea 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: Rain. Snow level 5400 feet lowering to 4600 feet after midnight . Low around 38. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain

  • Washington's Birthday

    Washington's Birthday: Rain and snow before 2pm, then rain likely between 2pm and 3pm, then rain and snow after 3pm. Snow level 3700 feet lowering to 2600 feet in the afternoon . High near 42. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming northwest in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow. Low around 29. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming south after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow. High near 38. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow. Low around 25. Light south southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Snow then
    Snow Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow. High near 38. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow. Low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain. Snow level 5400 feet lowering to 4600 feet after midnight . Low around 38. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Washington's Birthday
Rain and snow before 2pm, then rain likely between 2pm and 3pm, then rain and snow after 3pm. Snow level 3700 feet lowering to 2600 feet in the afternoon . High near 42. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming northwest in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
Snow. Low around 29. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming south after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow. High near 38. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow. Low around 25. Light south southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow. High near 38. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
Thursday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Friday
Snow likely before 4pm, then rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
Friday Night
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Saturday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level rising to 2900 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
Saturday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 3400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Sunday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 3200 feet rising to 3800 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles SE Azalea OR
 42.65°N 123.09°W (Elev. 2034 ft)
Last Update:
3:41 pm PST Feb 15, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7pm PST Feb 15, 2026-6pm PST Feb 22, 2026
 
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