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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

37°F

3°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed S 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 16 Feb 09:58 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NW Grants Pass OR

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

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Tonight

    Low: 29 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow showers, possibly mixed with rain. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level rising to 1400 feet in the afternoon. High near 36. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow. Low around 26. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Snow then
    Snow Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow before 1pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow between 1pm and 4pm, then rain after 4pm. Snow level rising to 1800 feet in the afternoon. High near 39. Light southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Snow then
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain before 7pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow between 7pm and 4am, then a slight chance of snow after 4am. Snow level 1400 feet. Low around 29. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow before 10am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level rising to 1800 feet in the afternoon. High near 37. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all snow after 10pm. Low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level rising to 1800 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow, possibly mixed with rain, becoming all snow after 3am. Snow level 1200 feet. Low around 29. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Tuesday
Snow showers, possibly mixed with rain. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level rising to 1400 feet in the afternoon. High near 36. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow. Low around 26. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow before 1pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow between 1pm and 4pm, then rain after 4pm. Snow level rising to 1800 feet in the afternoon. High near 39. Light southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain before 7pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow between 7pm and 4am, then a slight chance of snow after 4am. Snow level 1400 feet. Low around 29. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Snow before 10am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level rising to 1800 feet in the afternoon. High near 37. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all snow after 10pm. Low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow likely before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level rising to 1800 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
Friday Night
A chance of rain before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 2000 feet lowering to 1400 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Saturday
A chance of snow before 10am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level rising to 2500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
Saturday Night
Rain likely. Snow level 3000 feet lowering to 2300 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Sunday
Rain. Snow level 2600 feet rising to 3500 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 47.
Sunday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 2900 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 35.
Monday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 2400 feet rising to 2900 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 45.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NW Grants Pass OR
 42.5°N 123.38°W (Elev. 1198 ft)
Last Update:
9:41 pm PST Feb 16, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11pm PST Feb 16, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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