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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

MERLIN (MLFO3)

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

43°F

6°C

Humidity	68%
Wind Speed	N 4 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	33°F (1°C)
Visibility	NA
Wind Chill	41°F (5°C)
Last update	18 Feb 02:58 PM PST

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Extended Forecast for

11 Miles ESE Azalea OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 03:20pm until February 19, 10:00am

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 03:20pm until February 19, 10:00am

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Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Storm Warning

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 03:20pm until February 19, 10:00am
Winter Storm Warning February 18, 03:20pm until February 19, 10:00am
NOW: Multiple hazards in effect
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This Afternoon
High: 32 °F
Snow Likely
Tonight
Low: 25 °F
Chance Snow
then Heavy
Snow
Thursday
High: 34 °F
Chance Snow
then Snow
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 23 °F
Chance Snow
then Slight
Chance Snow
Friday
High: 36 °F
Slight Chance
Snow
Friday Night
Low: 29 °F
Chance Snow
Saturday
High: 43 °F
Chance Snow
then Chance
Rain/Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 36 °F
Rain/Snow and
Breezy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Snow likely, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. South southwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

Tonight

Snow, mainly after 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 25. South wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

Thursday

Snow likely, mainly after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. South wind 5 to 8 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Thursday Night

A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. North northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Friday

A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. South wind 7 to 9 mph.

Friday Night

A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Saturday

A chance of snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of rain after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Saturday Night

A chance of rain before 10pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 3700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Breezy.

Sunday

Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 10am. Snow level 3900 feet rising to 4700 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 46.

Sunday Night

Rain before 1am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 4700 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 37.

Monday

Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 4200 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 43.

Monday Night

Rain and snow. Snow level 3600 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 34.

Tuesday

Rain and snow. Snow level 3200 feet rising to 3800 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.