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 >

Current conditions at

MERLIN (MLFO3)

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

NA

41°F

5°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed NE 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Feb 12:58 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SSW Powers OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Snow likely, mainly before 5pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. South southwest wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers before 1am, then snow after 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  Steady temperature around 33. South southwest wind 7 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow, mainly before 3pm.  High near 33. South southwest wind around 7 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. North northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely before 1pm, then snow likely, possibly mixed with rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. South wind 8 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Snow Likely
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 1pm.  Snow level rising to 3600 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain.  Snow level 3800 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 39. Breezy.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain and
    Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 10am.  Snow level 3800 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 43. Breezy.

    High: 43 °F

    Breezy.
    Rain/Snow
    then Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow likely, mainly before 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. South southwest wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow showers before 1am, then snow after 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Steady temperature around 33. South southwest wind 7 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow, mainly before 3pm. High near 33. South southwest wind around 7 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. North northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming south southeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow likely before 1pm, then snow likely, possibly mixed with rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. South wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 1pm. Snow level rising to 3600 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain. Snow level 3800 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 39. Breezy.
Sunday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 10am. Snow level 3800 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 43. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 3700 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 40. Breezy.
Monday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 3300 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 42. Breezy.
Monday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 3100 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 39. Breezy.
Tuesday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 3100 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 44. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles SSW Powers OR
 42.8°N 124.1°W (Elev. 2270 ft)
12:41 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
1pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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