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

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central and southern High Plains Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will continue impacting the mountains of the western U.S. into Thursday with gusty winds and heavy snow. Heavy snow and gusty winds will continue to impact the northern Plains into the central Great Lakes Wednesday. 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 S 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Feb 01:58 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles ESE Azalea OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 02:30am until February 19, 10:00am
Winter Storm Warning February 18, 02:30am until February 19, 10:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 02:30am until February 19, 10:00am
    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 02:30am until February 19, 10:00am

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Overnight

    Low: 20 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly between 2pm and 3pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. South wind 7 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow, mainly after 9pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 26. South wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow, mainly before 4pm.  High near 34. South wind 5 to 8 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. North northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming light and variable  after midnight.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 20 percent chance of snow after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. South southwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly between 2pm and 3pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. South wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow, mainly after 9pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 26. South wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow, mainly before 4pm. High near 34. South wind 5 to 8 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. North northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A chance of snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
Saturday Night
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 3300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Breezy.
Sunday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 10am. Snow level 3300 feet rising to 4100 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 44.
Sunday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 3600 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 35.
Monday
Rain and snow. Snow level 3300 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 42.
Monday Night
Rain and snow. Snow level 3100 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 33.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
11 Miles ESE Azalea OR
 42.75°N 123.06°W (Elev. 3077 ft)
2:07 am PST Feb 18, 2026
2am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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