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

33°F

1°C

Humidity 98%
Wind Speed SSW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Feb 08:58 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles NNE Agness OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 09:21am until February 19, 10:00am
Winter Storm Warning February 18, 09:21am until February 19, 10:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 09:21am until February 19, 10:00am
    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 09:21am until February 19, 10:00am

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Today

    High: 46 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, possibly mixed with rain.  Snow level 1400 feet. Low around 35. South wind 6 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 4pm.  Snow level 1000 feet rising to 1800 feet in the afternoon. High near 45. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain before 10pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow.  Snow level 1300 feet. Low around 28. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 28 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 10am.  Snow level 1000 feet rising to 2100 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. South wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Rain Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain.  Snow level 2100 feet. Low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 10am.  Snow level 2000 feet rising to 3400 feet in the afternoon. High near 50. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 50 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain.  Snow level 3900 feet lowering to 3300 feet after midnight . Cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain and snow, mainly before 4pm. Snow level 800 feet rising to 1800 feet. High near 46. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Snow, possibly mixed with rain. Snow level 1400 feet. Low around 35. South wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 4pm. Snow level 1000 feet rising to 1800 feet in the afternoon. High near 45. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
Rain before 10pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 1300 feet. Low around 28. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 10am. Snow level 1000 feet rising to 2100 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Rain. Snow level 2100 feet. Low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 10am. Snow level 2000 feet rising to 3400 feet in the afternoon. High near 50. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Rain. Snow level 3900 feet lowering to 3300 feet after midnight . Cloudy, with a low around 40.
Sunday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 50.
Sunday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 41.
Monday
Rain. Snow level 3300 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 50.
Monday Night
Rain. Snow level 3100 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 40.
Tuesday
Rain. Snow level 3000 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 51.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles NNE Agness OR
 42.67°N 123.97°W (Elev. 400 ft)
5:02 am PST Feb 18, 2026
9am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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