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 99%
Wind Speed SSE 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 17 Feb 03:58 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SSW Powers OR

Freeze Warning February 18, 12:00am until February 18, 09:00am
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Freeze Warning
  • Overnight

    Overnight: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Steady temperature around 32. South southwest wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow before 10am, then snow showers after 10am. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 33. South southwest wind 7 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow, mainly before 3am.  Steady temperature around 30. South wind 5 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow before 1pm, then snow showers after 1pm. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 36. South southwest wind 7 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow showers before 10pm, then snow after 10pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 33. South wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow.  High near 36. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow.  Low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain and snow.  Snow level 2400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Steady temperature around 32. South southwest wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow before 10am, then snow showers after 10am. Some thunder is also possible. High near 33. South southwest wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow, mainly before 3am. Steady temperature around 30. South wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow before 1pm, then snow showers after 1pm. Some thunder is also possible. High near 36. South southwest wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers before 10pm, then snow after 10pm. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 33. South wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. High near 36. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow. Low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
Friday Night
Rain and snow. Snow level 2400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Saturday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 4pm. Snow level 2600 feet rising to 3500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 3900 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 39. Breezy.
Sunday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 3700 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 43. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow. Snow level 3500 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 41.
Monday
Rain and snow. Snow level 3400 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles SSW Powers OR
 42.8°N 124.1°W (Elev. 2270 ft)
4:32 am PST Feb 17, 2026
4am PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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