Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Central Plains; Active Pattern in the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions to the central and southern Plains today into Wednesday. Use caution with any potential ignition sources. 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

41°F

5°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed SSW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 17 Feb 11:58 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles ENE Azalea OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 12:43pm until February 19, 10:00am
Winter Storm Warning February 17, 12:43pm until February 19, 10:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 12:43pm until February 19, 10:00am
    Winter Storm Warning February 17, 12:43pm until February 19, 10:00am

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • This Afternoon

    High: 38 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of snow before 1am, then snow likely after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. South wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow.  High near 38. Southwest wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow.  Low around 26. South southeast wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow.  High near 38. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of snow before 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 40 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 10pm, then a chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow likely before 1pm, then snow showers, mainly after 1pm. Some thunder is also possible. High near 38. West southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tonight
A chance of snow before 1am, then snow likely after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. South wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow. High near 38. Southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Low around 26. South southeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. High near 38. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A chance of snow before 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 10pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Saturday
A chance of snow before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then rain likely after 1pm. Snow level rising to 3300 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
Saturday Night
Rain likely before 1am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 3400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Sunday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 3300 feet rising to 4100 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 49.
Sunday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 3700 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 3600 feet. 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)
12:07 pm PST Feb 17, 2026
12pm PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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