Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central and southern High Plains Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will continue impacting the mountains of the western U.S. into Thursday with gusty winds and heavy snow. Heavy snow and gusty winds will continue to impact the northern Plains into the central Great Lakes Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Joseph State Airport AWOS (KJSY)

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

light snow

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.39 in (995.26 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 3.00 mi
Last update 18 Feb 12:15 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles SSW Joseph OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 12:35am until February 18, 03:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 12:35am until February 18, 03:00pm

    NOW until 3:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 9 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow, mainly before 4pm.  High near 14. Wind chill values as low as -8. West wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 14 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow likely, mainly between 7pm and 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. Wind chill values as low as -12. South wind 9 to 13 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 2 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15. Wind chill values as low as -12. South wind 9 to 13 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 15 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. West wind 9 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 7 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly before 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 17. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 17 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 9.

    Low: 9 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 21.

    High: 21 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow. Low around 9. Wind chill values as low as -5. Northwest wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow, mainly before 4pm. High near 14. Wind chill values as low as -8. West wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely, mainly between 7pm and 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. Wind chill values as low as -12. South wind 9 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15. Wind chill values as low as -12. South wind 9 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. West wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly before 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 17. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 21.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Breezy.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 27.
Sunday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Breezy.
Monday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27.
Monday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Tuesday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
16 Miles SSW Joseph OR
 45.12°N 117.32°W (Elev. 8031 ft)
10:26 pm PST Feb 17, 2026
12am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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