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

Joseph State Airport AWOS (KJSY)

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

Overcast

21°F

-6°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.5 in (998.99 mb)
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Feb 07:35 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

20 Miles SSW Joseph OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 08:13am until February 18, 03:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 08:13am until February 18, 03:00pm

    NOW until 3:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 16 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Blustery

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly between 7pm and 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 6. Wind chill values as low as -9. West wind 9 to 11 mph becoming south after midnight.

    Low: 6 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 17. Wind chill values as low as -8. South wind 10 to 14 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 17 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. Wind chill values as low as -5. West wind around 9 mph becoming north in the evening.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 9 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 20. West wind around 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 20 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 11.

    Low: 11 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow before 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 22. Breezy.

    High: 22 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Breezy.

    Low: 19 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow showers likely, mainly between 1pm and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 16. Wind chill values as low as -8. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly between 7pm and 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 6. Wind chill values as low as -9. West wind 9 to 11 mph becoming south after midnight.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 17. Wind chill values as low as -8. South wind 10 to 14 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. Wind chill values as low as -5. West wind around 9 mph becoming north in the evening. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 20. West wind around 9 mph. 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 11.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 22. Breezy.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Breezy.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 28. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 10pm. 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. Partly sunny, with a high near 28.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
20 Miles SSW Joseph OR
 45.09°N 117.4°W (Elev. 7730 ft)
4:21 am PST Feb 18, 2026
8am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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