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.

Clear

22°F

-6°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed S 4 MPH
Barometer 29.66 in (1004.4 mb)
Dewpoint 15°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill17°F (-8°C)
Last update 18 Feb 04:35 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

19 Miles SSW Joseph OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 16. Northwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 16 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 10 percent chance of snow before 7pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 6. Wind chill values as low as -9. West wind 8 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight.

    Low: 6 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly between 10am and 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 17. Wind chill values as low as -9. South wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 17 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 7pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Wind chill values as low as -4. Northeast wind around 8 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 7 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly before 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 20. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. 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 after 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 23. Breezy.

    High: 23 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 30.

    High: 30 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 16. Northwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tonight
A 10 percent chance of snow before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 6. Wind chill values as low as -9. West wind 8 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 17. Wind chill values as low as -9. South wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Wind chill values as low as -4. Northeast wind around 8 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly before 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 20. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. 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 after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 23. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 30.
Sunday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Monday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.
Monday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Tuesday
Snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 29.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 29.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
19 Miles SSW Joseph OR
 45.11°N 117.41°W (Elev. 7146 ft)
3:20 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
5pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 25, 2026
 
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