Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains

An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Many locations are likely to set records for the highest-ever March temperature. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through Saturday as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Current conditions at

Joseph State Airport AWOS (KJSY)

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

Clear

69°F

21°C

Humidity 16%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.24 in (1024.04 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Mar 11:35 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

18 Miles NNE Halfway OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Southwest wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. South wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. South wind 7 to 9 mph becoming northwest in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely before 11am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. North wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Southwest wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. South wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. South wind 7 to 9 mph becoming northwest in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Saturday
Rain likely before 11am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. North wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 59.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Wednesday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 6900 feet lowering to 5500 feet in the afternoon . Partly sunny, with a high near 49.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
18 Miles NNE Halfway OR
 45.1°N 116.91°W (Elev. 4698 ft)
10:15 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
12pm PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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