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 >

Current conditions at

MERLIN (MLFO3)

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

NA

42°F

6°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SE 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 16 Feb 06:58 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SSW Powers OR

Freeze Watch February 18, 12:00am until February 18, 09:00am
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Freeze Watch
  • Washington's Birthday

    Washington's Birthday: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 3pm.  Snow level 3000 feet lowering to 2300 feet. High near 43. North northwest wind 7 to 11 mph becoming south southwest in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Steady temperature around 34. South wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 34 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow before 4pm, then snow showers after 4pm. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 34. South southwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow showers before 10pm, then snow after 10pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 32. South southwest wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow.  High near 37. Southwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow.  Low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow.  High near 36. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow.  Cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Washington's Birthday
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 3pm. Snow level 3000 feet lowering to 2300 feet. High near 43. North northwest wind 7 to 11 mph becoming south southwest in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tonight
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Steady temperature around 34. South wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow before 4pm, then snow showers after 4pm. Some thunder is also possible. High near 34. South southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow showers before 10pm, then snow after 10pm. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 32. South southwest wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow. High near 37. Southwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Low around 33. 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 3 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 31.
Friday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
Friday Night
Snow before 1am, then snow, possibly mixed with rain between 1am and 4am, then snow likely after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Saturday
Rain and snow. Snow level rising to 3200 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
Saturday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 3600 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 41.
Sunday
Rain and snow. Snow level 3600 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 45. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles SSW Powers OR
 42.8°N 124.1°W (Elev. 2270 ft)
4:27 am PST Feb 16, 2026
7am PST Feb 16, 2026-6pm PST Feb 22, 2026
 
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