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 >

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

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
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    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

    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.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    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.

    High: 39 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    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.

    Low: 25 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    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%.

    High: 41 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    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.

    Low: 30 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    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.

    High: 47 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday Night

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

    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.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NW Grants Pass OR
 42.5°N 123.38°W (Elev. 1198 ft)
2:37 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
2pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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