Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Central Plains; Active Pattern in the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions to the central and southern Plains today into Wednesday. Use caution with any potential ignition sources. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Current conditions at

MERLIN (MLFO3)

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

NA

36°F

2°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed W 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 17 Feb 09:58 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles S Azalea OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 10:50am until February 19, 10:00am
Winter Storm Warning February 17, 10:50am until February 19, 10:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 10:50am until February 19, 10:00am
    Winter Storm Warning February 17, 10:50am until February 19, 10:00am

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Today

    High: 27 °F

    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 22. South southwest wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow.  High near 29. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 28. South southeast wind around 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow.  High near 31. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow before 1pm, then snow showers, mainly after 1pm. Some thunder is also possible. High near 27. West southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 22. South southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow. High near 29. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 28. South southeast wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. High near 31. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
Saturday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Breezy.
Sunday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 39. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 36.
Monday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 40.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles S Azalea OR
 42.7°N 123.22°W (Elev. 4557 ft)
9:41 am PST Feb 17, 2026
10am PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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