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

31°F

-1°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed SSW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 31°F (-1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Feb 06:58 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles S Azalea OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 07:26am until February 19, 10:00am
Winter Storm Warning February 18, 07:26am until February 19, 10:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 07:26am until February 19, 10:00am
    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 07:26am until February 19, 10:00am

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Today

    High: 27 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: 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. South wind around 9 mph.  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 50 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Breezy.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Windy.

    Low: 37 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Windy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow likely, mainly between 1pm and 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. South southwest wind 6 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
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. South wind around 9 mph. 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 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Breezy. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
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)
5:02 am PST Feb 18, 2026
7am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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