Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central and southern High Plains Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will continue impacting the mountains of the western U.S. into Thursday with gusty winds and heavy snow. Heavy snow and gusty winds will continue to impact the northern Plains into the central Great Lakes Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

MERLIN (MLFO3)

Lat: 42.49975°NLon: 123.36917°WElev: 1144.0ft.

NA

31°F

-1°C

Humidity 98%
Wind Speed S 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Feb 01:58 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles S Azalea OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 02:41am until February 19, 10:00am
Winter Storm Warning February 18, 02:41am until February 19, 10:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 02:41am until February 19, 10:00am
    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 02:41am until February 19, 10:00am

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Overnight

    Low: 19 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly between 1pm and 5pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. South southwest wind 7 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Steady temperature around 27. South wind 8 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow, mainly before 4pm.  High near 29. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. North northwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light and variable  after midnight.  New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 33. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 33 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Breezy.

    High: 39 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly between 3am and 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. West southwest wind around 7 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly between 1pm and 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. South southwest wind 7 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 27. South wind 8 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow, mainly before 4pm. High near 29. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. North northwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 33. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Windy.
Sunday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 41. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 36.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 39.
Monday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 39.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles S Azalea OR
 42.7°N 123.22°W (Elev. 4557 ft)
2:27 am PST Feb 18, 2026
2am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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