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

Several rounds of severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast from the southern Plains to the Midwest through Friday. Large hail, damaging wind gusts, and tornadoes are possible. A significant warm-up is expected for much of the Eastern U.S. into next week. Several daily record temperature records are likely to be broken. Fire weather concerns will return to the central/southern High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Joseph State Airport AWOS (KJSY)

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

Overcast

36°F

2°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed E 4 MPH
Barometer 29.93 in (1013.55 mb)
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill33°F (1°C)
Last update 04 Mar 10:35 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

22 Miles NE Halfway OR

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers likely, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Northwest wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 34. Northwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely before 10pm, then a chance of snow after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. North wind 9 to 13 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Northwest wind around 8 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. North wind 6 to 8 mph becoming southwest after midnight.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow before 10am, then a slight chance of rain and snow.  Snow level rising to 5900 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 41 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of rain after 10am.  Snow level 6000 feet rising to 6900 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of rain before 1am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow.  Snow level 6900 feet lowering to 5900 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance Rain
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow showers likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Northwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Thursday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 34. Northwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely before 10pm, then a chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. North wind 9 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Northwest wind around 8 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. North wind 6 to 8 mph becoming southwest after midnight.
Saturday
A chance of snow before 10am, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level rising to 5900 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of rain after 10am. Snow level 6000 feet rising to 6900 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain before 1am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 6900 feet lowering to 5900 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
Monday Night
Snow likely. Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 30.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
22 Miles NE Halfway OR
 45.13°N 116.83°W (Elev. 5039 ft)
9:15 pm PST Mar 4, 2026
10pm PST Mar 4, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 11, 2026
 
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