Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S.; Record Temperatures Likely for Eastern U.S.

Several rounds of severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast from the southern Plains to the Midwest through Friday. Large hail, damaging wind gusts, and tornadoes are possible. A significant warm-up is expected for much of the Eastern U.S. into next week. Several daily record temperature records are likely to be broken. Fire weather concerns will return to the central/southern High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Joseph State Airport AWOS (KJSY)

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

Overcast

35°F

2°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.94 in (1013.89 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 04 Mar 11:35 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

18 Miles NNE Halfway OR

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Snow likely, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Northwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly before 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Northwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Northwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of snow after 7am, mixing with rain after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Northwest wind around 7 mph becoming south in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 7pm, then a chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain and snow before 1pm, then a slight chance of rain.  Snow level 4800 feet rising to 6600 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 46 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of rain after 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of rain before 1am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance Rain
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly before 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Northwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Northwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Friday
A chance of snow after 7am, mixing with rain after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Northwest wind around 7 mph becoming south in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 7pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow before 1pm, then a slight chance of rain. Snow level 4800 feet rising to 6600 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of rain after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain before 1am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all snow after 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
Monday Night
Snow likely. Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 35.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
18 Miles NNE Halfway OR
 45.1°N 116.91°W (Elev. 4698 ft)
11:42 pm PST Mar 4, 2026
12am PST Mar 5, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 11, 2026
 
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