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

42°F

6°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SSE 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 16 Feb 07:58 AM 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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  • Washington's Birthday

    Washington's Birthday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow.  Snow level 4000 feet lowering to 2700 feet in the afternoon . High near 42. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph becoming west northwest in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly after 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 28. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 9 mph in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow before 10am, then snow showers between 10am and 1pm, then snow after 1pm. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 38. Southwest wind 6 to 9 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 24. Calm wind becoming east southeast 5 to 7 mph after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow.  High near 39. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow.  Low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow.  High near 38. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely before 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Washington's Birthday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 4000 feet lowering to 2700 feet in the afternoon . High near 42. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph becoming west northwest in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
Snow, mainly after 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 28. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 9 mph in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow before 10am, then snow showers between 10am and 1pm, then snow after 1pm. Some thunder is also possible. High near 38. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow. Low around 24. Calm wind becoming east southeast 5 to 7 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow. High near 39. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. High near 38. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Friday
Snow likely before 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 10pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Saturday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level rising to 2800 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
Saturday Night
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 3100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Sunday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 3000 feet rising to 3700 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 49.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles SE Azalea OR
 42.65°N 123.09°W (Elev. 2034 ft)
4:27 am PST Feb 16, 2026
8am PST Feb 16, 2026-6pm PST Feb 22, 2026
 
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