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

Joseph State Airport AWOS (KJSY)

Lat: 45.355889°NLon: 117.254083°WElev: 4120.0ft.

light snow

29°F

-2°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.39 in (995.26 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 2.00 mi
Last update 17 Feb 06:35 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

20 Miles SSW Joseph OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 07:03pm until February 18, 03:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 07:03pm until February 18, 03:00pm

    NOW until 3:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 11 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly before 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 15. Wind chill values as low as -6. West wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 15 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow likely, mainly between 7pm and 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 6. Wind chill values as low as -9. West wind 9 to 14 mph becoming southeast after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 6 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 17. Wind chill values as low as -9. South wind 10 to 14 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 17 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. West wind 10 to 13 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 9 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly before 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 19. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 19 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 12.

    Low: 12 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 22. Breezy.

    High: 22 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 11. Wind chill values as low as -4. South wind 10 to 13 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 15. Wind chill values as low as -6. West wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely, mainly between 7pm and 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 6. Wind chill values as low as -9. West wind 9 to 14 mph becoming southeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 17. Wind chill values as low as -9. South wind 10 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. West wind 10 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly before 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 19. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 22. Breezy.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Breezy.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 28. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Breezy.
Monday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Breezy.
Monday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Tuesday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28.
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Point Forecast:
20 Miles SSW Joseph OR
 45.09°N 117.4°W (Elev. 7730 ft)
3:21 pm PST Feb 17, 2026
7pm PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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