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.

Overcast

32°F

0°C

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed SE 3 MPH
Barometer 29.43 in (996.61 mb)
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Feb 03:35 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

22 Miles NE Halfway OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 03:49pm until February 18, 03:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 03:49pm until February 18, 03:00pm

    NOW until 3:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 27 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow.  Low around 20. South wind 7 to 9 mph becoming northwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow, mainly before 4pm.  High near 24. Northwest wind around 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. West wind around 9 mph becoming south after midnight.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 25. South wind around 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 24. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.

    Low: 15 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Tonight
Snow. Low around 20. South wind 7 to 9 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow, mainly before 4pm. High near 24. Northwest wind around 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. West wind around 9 mph becoming south after midnight. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 25. South wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 24. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
Sunday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Monday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
Monday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Tuesday
Snow. 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)
3:21 pm PST Feb 17, 2026
3pm PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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