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.

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

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Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SSW Powers OR

This Afternoon
High: 34 °F
Snow Likely
Tonight
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
Likely
Saturday
High: 43 °F
Rain/Snow
Likely and
Breezy
Saturday Night
Low: 39 °F
Rain and
Breezy
Sunday
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.