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.

32°F

0°C

Humidity	99%
Wind Speed	SSW 0 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	32°F (0°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	18 Feb 04:58 AM PST

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Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SSW Powers OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 05:16am until February 18, 10:00am

Freeze Warning until February 18, 09:00am

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Winter Weather Advisory

Freeze Warning

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 05:16am until February 18, 10:00am
Freeze Warning until February 18, 09:00am
NOW: Multiple hazards in effect
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Overnight
Low: 30 °F
Chance Snow
Wednesday
High: 34 °F
Snow
Wednesday Night
Low: 33 °F
Heavy Snow
Thursday
High: 33 °F
Snow
Thursday Night
Low: 30 °F
Snow Likely
Friday
High: 38 °F
Snow Likely
then
Rain/Snow
Likely
Friday Night
Low: 36 °F
Rain/Snow
then Snow
Saturday
High: 43 °F
Rain/Snow and
Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 30. South wind around 8 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Wednesday

Snow, mainly before 4pm, then a chance of snow showers after 4pm. Some thunder is also possible. High near 34. South southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Wednesday Night

Snow showers likely before 7pm, then snow after 7pm. 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. High near 33. South southwest wind around 7 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Thursday Night

Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. 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 4pm, then snow likely, possibly mixed with rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Friday Night

Snow likely, possibly mixed with rain before 7pm, then snow. Low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Saturday

Snow before 10am, then rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then rain after 1pm. Snow level rising to 3600 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Breezy.

Saturday Night

Rain before 1am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 3800 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 39. Breezy.

Sunday

Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 1pm. 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 and snow. Snow level 3300 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 42. Breezy.

Monday Night

Rain and snow. Snow level 3100 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 39. Breezy.

Tuesday

Rain and snow. Snow level 3100 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 44. Breezy.