Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

Joseph State Airport AWOS (KJSY)

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

Overcast

33°F

1°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.82 in (1009.82 mb)
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 01 Jan 05:15 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

22 Miles NE Halfway OR

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Snow.  High near 35. South wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow before 1am, then rain and freezing rain, possibly mixed with snow.  Snow level rising to 6100 feet after midnight. Low around 31. South wind around 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New ice accumulation of less than a 0.1 of an inch possible.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain or freezing rain before 1pm, then a chance of rain.  Snow level 6100 feet. High near 35. South wind around 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no ice accumulation expected.

    High: 35 °F

    Rain/Freezing
    Rain then
    Chance
    Rain/Freezing
    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. South wind 10 to 14 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow likely, becoming all rain after 1pm.  Snow level 5700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely before 1am, then rain and snow likely.  Snow level 5600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain Likely
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain and snow.  Snow level 5200 feet. High near 35. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 10pm.  Low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow.  High near 32. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow

Detailed Forecast

New Year's Day
Snow. High near 35. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Rain and snow before 1am, then rain and freezing rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level rising to 6100 feet after midnight. Low around 31. South wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New ice accumulation of less than a 0.1 of an inch possible. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Rain or freezing rain before 1pm, then a chance of rain. Snow level 6100 feet. High near 35. South wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no ice accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. South wind 10 to 14 mph.
Saturday
Rain and snow likely, becoming all rain after 1pm. Snow level 5700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Rain likely before 1am, then rain and snow likely. Snow level 5600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
Rain and snow. Snow level 5200 feet. High near 35. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 10pm. Low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
Snow. High near 32. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 31.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 30.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Thursday
Snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 27.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
22 Miles NE Halfway OR
 45.13°N 116.83°W (Elev. 5039 ft)
4:00 pm PST Jan 1, 2026
5pm PST Jan 1, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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