Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Central Plains; Active Pattern in the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions to the central and southern Plains today into Wednesday. Use caution with any potential ignition sources. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Current conditions at

Joseph State Airport AWOS (KJSY)

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

Clear

22°F

-6°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed S 3 MPH
Barometer 29.39 in (995.26 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Feb 07:35 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

19 Miles SSW Joseph OR

  • Today

    Today: Snow showers, mainly after 10am. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 19. Wind chill values as low as -4. South wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 19 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 10. Wind chill values as low as -1. South wind around 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 10 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow.  High near 16. Wind chill values as low as -5. West wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 16 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 8. Wind chill values as low as -7. Northwest wind around 10 mph becoming south after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 8 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow, mainly after 10am.  High near 18. South wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 18 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 7 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely.  Partly sunny, with a high near 18. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 18 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.

    Low: 12 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 22.

    High: 22 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow showers, mainly after 10am. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 19. Wind chill values as low as -4. South wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 10. Wind chill values as low as -1. South wind around 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow. High near 16. Wind chill values as low as -5. West wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 8. Wind chill values as low as -7. Northwest wind around 10 mph becoming south after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday
Snow, mainly after 10am. High near 18. South wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Friday
Snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 18. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 22.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 29.
Sunday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Monday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
19 Miles SSW Joseph OR
 45.11°N 117.41°W (Elev. 7146 ft)
5:57 am PST Feb 17, 2026
7am PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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