Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Central Plains; Active Pattern in the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions to the central and southern Plains today into Wednesday. Use caution with any potential ignition sources. 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

34°F

1°C

Humidity 98%
Wind Speed SSW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 17 Feb 08:58 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles ESE Azalea OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 09:58am until February 19, 10:00am
Winter Storm Warning February 17, 09:58am until February 19, 10:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 09:58am until February 19, 10:00am
    Winter Storm Warning February 17, 09:58am until February 19, 10:00am

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Today

    High: 31 °F

    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. West wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable  after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 19 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow.  High near 31. South southwest wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 25. South southeast wind around 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow.  High near 32. South wind 7 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow before 1pm, then snow showers, mainly after 1pm. Some thunder is also possible. High near 31. South wind 5 to 8 mph becoming west southwest in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. West wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow. High near 31. South southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 25. South southeast wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. High near 32. South wind 7 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Saturday
A chance of snow before 4pm, then rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
Saturday Night
Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Sunday
Rain and snow. Snow level rising to 4100 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 43.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow. Snow level 3700 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
Rain and snow. Snow level 3600 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 41.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
11 Miles ESE Azalea OR
 42.72°N 123.08°W (Elev. 3399 ft)
9:41 am PST Feb 17, 2026
9am PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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