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

42°F

6°C

Humidity 57%
Wind Speed S 4 MPH
Barometer 30.23 in (1023.71 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill40°F (4°C)
Last update 19 Mar 07:15 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

22 Miles NE Halfway OR

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 63. South wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. South wind 9 to 11 mph becoming west in the evening.

    Low: 46 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. South wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. South wind 9 to 11 mph becoming north in the evening.

    Low: 44 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely before 11am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. North wind 9 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow before 8pm, then a slight chance of snow between 8pm and 11pm.  Mostly clear, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 28 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 63. South wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. South wind 9 to 11 mph becoming west in the evening.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. South wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. South wind 9 to 11 mph becoming north in the evening.
Saturday
Rain likely before 11am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. North wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow before 8pm, then a slight chance of snow between 8pm and 11pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
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 55.
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. Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
22 Miles NE Halfway OR
 45.13°N 116.83°W (Elev. 5039 ft)
4:20 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
7am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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