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.

light snow

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.58 in (1001.69 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Last update 18 Feb 10:55 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

22 Miles NE Halfway OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 11:28am until February 18, 03:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 11:28am until February 18, 03:00pm

    NOW until 3:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 25 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 7pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. Northwest wind around 8 mph becoming south in the evening.

    Low: 13 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 26. South wind around 9 mph.

    High: 26 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Southwest wind around 8 mph becoming northeast in the evening.

    Low: 15 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 25. Northwest wind 6 to 9 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.

    High: 28 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow showers likely, mainly between 1pm and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 25. North wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. Northwest wind around 8 mph becoming south in the evening.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 26. South wind around 9 mph.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Southwest wind around 8 mph becoming northeast in the evening.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 25. Northwest wind 6 to 9 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
Sunday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Monday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
Monday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Tuesday
Snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
22 Miles NE Halfway OR
 45.13°N 116.83°W (Elev. 5039 ft)
9:16 am PST Feb 18, 2026
11am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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