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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.

NA

42°F

6°C

Humidity 72%
Wind Speed N 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill40°F (4°C)
Last update 18 Feb 01:58 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles ENE Azalea OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 03:03pm until February 19, 10:00am
Winter Storm Warning February 18, 03:03pm until February 19, 10:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 03:03pm until February 19, 10:00am
    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 03:03pm until February 19, 10:00am

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • This Afternoon

    High: 37 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly after midnight. Low around 26. South southeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely before 3pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 6 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Chance Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of snow before 1pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of rain after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 41 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of rain before 7pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 7pm and 1am, then a chance of snow after 1am. Snow level 2100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of rain after 1pm. Snow level rising to 3500 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 48. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 48 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 10pm. Snow level 3700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow likely before 4pm, then rain and snow likely between 4pm and 5pm, then a chance of snow after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. South southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly after midnight. Low around 26. South southeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow likely before 3pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 6 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A slight chance of snow before 1pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of rain after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
A slight chance of rain before 7pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 7pm and 1am, then a chance of snow after 1am. Snow level 2100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A chance of snow before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of rain after 1pm. Snow level rising to 3500 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 48. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 10pm. Snow level 3700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Sunday
Rain. Snow level 4000 feet rising to 4700 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 51.
Sunday Night
Rain. Snow level 4700 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 37.
Monday
Rain. Snow level 4100 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 48.
Monday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 3600 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 3100 feet rising to 3800 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
Tuesday Night
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 3400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Wednesday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 2900 feet rising to 3700 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
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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:
2:57 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 25, 2026
 
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