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.

42°F

6°C

Humidity	72%
Wind Speed	N 4 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	34°F (1°C)
Visibility	NA
Wind Chill	40°F (4°C)
Last update	18 Feb 01:58 PM PST

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Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NW Grants Pass OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 02:52pm until February 19, 10:00am

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 02:52pm until February 19, 10:00am

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Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Storm Warning

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 02:52pm until February 19, 10:00am
Winter Storm Warning February 18, 02:52pm until February 19, 10:00am
NOW: Multiple hazards in effect
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This Afternoon
High: 38 °F
Chance
Rain/Snow
Tonight
Low: 29 °F
Chance
Rain/Snow
then
Rain/Snow
Thursday
High: 39 °F
Chance
Rain/Snow
then
Rain/Snow
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 25 °F
Chance
Rain/Snow
then Slight
Chance Snow
Friday
High: 41 °F
Slight Chance
Snow then
Slight Chance
Rain/Snow
Friday Night
Low: 30 °F
Chance Rain
then Chance
Rain/Snow
Saturday
High: 47 °F
Chance
Rain/Snow
then Chance
Rain
Saturday Night
Low: 36 °F
Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A chance of rain and snow before 5pm, then a chance of rain. Snow level 1900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. South southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Tonight

Snow, possibly mixed with rain before 5am, then a chance of snow. Snow level 1300 feet. Low around 29. South southeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Thursday

Rain and snow likely before 3pm, then a chance of rain. Snow level rising to 2100 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Thursday Night

A chance of rain and snow before 10pm, then a slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Friday

A slight chance of snow before 1pm, then a slight chance of rain. Snow level rising to 2200 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday Night

A chance of rain before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 2500 feet lowering to 1900 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Saturday

A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a chance of rain. Snow level 2000 feet rising to 3300 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Saturday Night

Rain likely, mainly after 10pm. Snow level 3400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

Sunday

Rain. Snow level 3600 feet rising to 4400 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 46.

Sunday Night

Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 39.

Monday

Rain. Snow level 4100 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 45.

Monday Night

Rain. Snow level 3600 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 36.

Tuesday

Rain. Snow level 3100 feet rising to 3700 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.