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

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central/southern High Plains and portions of the Midwest. Two Pacific storms will continue to bring heavy mountain snow and gusty winds to the western U.S. through Thursday. A swath of wintry weather, including heavy snow and a wintry mix, is expected from the Northern Plains to New England. Read More >

Current conditions at

MERLIN (MLFO3)

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

NA

32°F

0°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed SSW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Feb 04:58 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles SE Azalea OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 05:24am until February 19, 10:00am
Winter Storm Warning February 18, 05:24am until February 19, 10:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 05:24am until February 19, 10:00am
    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 05:24am until February 19, 10:00am

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Overnight

    Low: 22 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly between 2pm and 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Calm wind becoming south southwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 29. Southeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm  after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow, mainly before 4pm.  High near 39. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of snow before 4pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 41 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow before 10pm, then a chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of rain after 1pm.  Snow level rising to 3200 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Calm 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 39. Calm wind becoming south southwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 29. Southeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow, mainly before 4pm. High near 39. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A slight chance of snow before 4pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow before 10pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A chance of snow before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of rain after 1pm. Snow level rising to 3200 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
Saturday Night
Rain likely before 1am, 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 3300 feet rising to 4200 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 49.
Sunday Night
Rain. Snow level 4000 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 36.
Monday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 3500 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 48.
Monday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 3400 feet lowering to 2900 feet after midnight . Cloudy, with a low around 35.
Tuesday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 2500 feet rising to 3300 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
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Point Forecast:
12 Miles SE Azalea OR
 42.65°N 123.09°W (Elev. 2034 ft)
5:02 am PST Feb 18, 2026
5am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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