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

31°F

-1°C

Humidity 98%
Wind Speed SE 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Feb 03:58 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles NNE Agness OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 05:14am until February 19, 10:00am
Winter Storm Warning February 18, 05:14am until February 19, 10:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 05:14am until February 19, 10:00am
    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 05:14am until February 19, 10:00am

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Overnight

    Low: 26 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow.  High near 34. South southwest wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 27. South southwest wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow.  High near 34. North northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming west northwest in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow.  Low around 27. North wind 5 to 9 mph becoming east southeast after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow.  Low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 34 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 4pm.  Snow level rising to 3400 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 26. South wind around 6 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow. High near 34. South southwest wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 27. South southwest wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. High near 34. North northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming west northwest in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow. Low around 27. North wind 5 to 9 mph becoming east southeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Snow. Low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 4pm. Snow level rising to 3400 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
Saturday Night
Rain before 10pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 3900 feet lowering to 3400 feet after midnight . Cloudy, with a low around 37.
Sunday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 3700 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 41.
Sunday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 3700 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 38.
Monday
Rain and snow. Snow level 3300 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 41.
Monday Night
Rain and snow. Snow level 3100 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 38.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. Snow level 3000 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 42.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
10 Miles NNE Agness OR
 42.69°N 124°W (Elev. 2644 ft)
5:02 am PST Feb 18, 2026
5am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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