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

Several rounds of severe thunderstorms are forecast from the southern Plains to the Midwest today through Friday. Large hail, damaging wind gusts, and tornadoes are possible. A significant warm-up is expected for much of the southeastern U.S. and parts of the central U.S. into next week. Several daily record high maximum and high minimum temperature records are likely to be broken. Read More >

Current conditions at

Joseph State Airport AWOS (KJSY)

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

Rain

42°F

6°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.9 in (1012.53 mb)
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 04 Mar 03:55 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

18 Miles NNE Halfway OR

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Rain.  Steady temperature around 37. South wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain showers before 7am, then rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 6100 feet lowering to 5100 feet in the afternoon . High near 40. South wind 8 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Northwest wind around 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow.  High near 38. Northwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 4am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely before 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 41 °F

    Snow Likely
    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 27. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow before 10am, then a slight chance of rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then a slight chance of rain after 1pm.  Snow level rising to 6200 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain. Steady temperature around 37. South wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain showers before 7am, then rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 6100 feet lowering to 5100 feet in the afternoon . High near 40. South wind 8 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Northwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday
Snow. High near 38. Northwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow likely before 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 60%. 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 27. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of snow before 10am, then a slight chance of rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then a slight chance of rain after 1pm. Snow level rising to 6200 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 50.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Monday
Rain and snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
Monday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
18 Miles NNE Halfway OR
 45.1°N 116.91°W (Elev. 4698 ft)
3:16 am PST Mar 4, 2026
4am PST Mar 4, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 10, 2026
 
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