Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Joseph State Airport AWOS (KJSY)

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

Partly Cloudy

67°F

19°C

Humidity 22%
Wind Speed N 5 MPH
Barometer 30.11 in (1019.64 mb)
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Mar 02:35 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

20 Miles SSW Joseph OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. West wind around 8 mph.

    High: 44 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 35. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 48. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Northwest wind around 9 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain before 2am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow.  Snow level 9800 feet lowering to 8700 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance Rain
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 8am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 38 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. West wind around 8 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 35. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 48. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Northwest wind around 9 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
Friday Night
A chance of rain before 2am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 9800 feet lowering to 8700 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Monday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
20 Miles SSW Joseph OR
 45.09°N 117.4°W (Elev. 7730 ft)
2:30 pm PDT Mar 17, 2026
2pm PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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