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.

Mostly Cloudy

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 68%
Wind Speed WNW 5 MPH
Barometer 29.64 in (1003.73 mb)
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill21°F (-6°C)
Last update 18 Feb 02:55 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

25 Miles NE Halfway OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Snow likely, mainly before 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. North wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. Calm wind.

    Low: 19 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. South wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 35 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly before 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 34. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 10 percent chance of snow after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of snow before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of rain after 1pm.  Snow level rising to 3800 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 44 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow likely, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. North wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. Calm wind.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. South wind 3 to 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 34. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
Saturday Night
A 10 percent chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of rain after 1pm. Snow level rising to 3800 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Monday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
Monday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. Snow level 3500 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 3300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Wednesday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 2700 feet rising to 3400 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
25 Miles NE Halfway OR
 45.12°N 116.74°W (Elev. 2680 ft)
2:56 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
3pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 25, 2026
 
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