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Fire Weather in the Central and Southern Plains; Pacific Storms Impacting the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring elevated to critical fire weather to the central and southern Plains into Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain, and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

MERLIN (MLFO3)

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

NA

45°F

7°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed NNE 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 16 Feb 01:58 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles ESE Azalea OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 16, 10:00pm until February 19, 10:00am
Winter Storm Warning February 16, 10:00pm until February 19, 10:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Storm Warning

  • Washington's Birthday

    Washington's Birthday: Snow, mainly before 5pm. High near 38. West northwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly after 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 25. South wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow before 10am, then snow showers between 10am and 4pm, then snow after 4pm. Some thunder is also possible. High near 33. South southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow, mainly before 10pm. Low around 24. South southeast wind 6 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow then
    Snow Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow. High near 34. South southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow. Low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow. High near 33. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Washington's Birthday
Snow, mainly before 5pm. High near 38. West northwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly after 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 25. South wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow before 10am, then snow showers between 10am and 4pm, then snow after 4pm. Some thunder is also possible. High near 33. South southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow, mainly before 10pm. Low around 24. South southeast wind 6 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow. High near 34. South southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. High near 33. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Friday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
Friday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
Saturday Night
Rain and snow. Snow level 3100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Sunday
Rain and snow. Snow level rising to 3700 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 45. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
11 Miles ESE Azalea OR
 42.75°N 123.06°W (Elev. 3077 ft)
Last Update:
1:32 pm PST Feb 16, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm PST Feb 16, 2026-6pm PST Feb 22, 2026
 
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