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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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

MERLIN (MLFO3)

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

NA

36°F

2°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed ESE 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 16 Feb 11:58 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles ENE Azalea OR

Winter Weather Advisory until February 19, 10:00am
Winter Storm Warning until February 19, 10:00am
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    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Overnight

    Low: 26 °F

    Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow showers before 4pm, then snow after 4pm. Some thunder is also possible. High near 38. South wind 5 to 7 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow, mainly before 10pm. Low around 22. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow. High near 39. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow. Low around 27. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow. High near 38. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow. Low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely before 4pm, then snow likely, possibly mixed with rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Snow Likely
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow. Low around 26. South southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Tuesday
Snow showers before 4pm, then snow after 4pm. Some thunder is also possible. High near 38. South wind 5 to 7 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow, mainly before 10pm. Low around 22. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow. High near 39. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Low around 27. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. High near 38. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow. Low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
Snow likely before 4pm, then snow likely, possibly mixed with rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 7pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Saturday
A chance of snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
Saturday Night
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 2800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Sunday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 2900 feet rising to 3600 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 50.
Sunday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 3100 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
Rain and snow. Snow level 2500 feet rising to 3000 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 48.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles ENE Azalea OR
 42.83°N 123.08°W (Elev. 1998 ft)
Last Update:
9:41 pm PST Feb 16, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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