Heat Wave Continues in the West; Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the High Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Critical fire weather conditions will continue over the next couple of days across portions of the High Plains as gusty winds and dry conditions persist. Read More >

Current conditions at

Joseph State Airport AWOS (KJSY)

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

Clear

42°F

6°C

Humidity 51%
Wind Speed E 3 MPH
Barometer 30.08 in (1018.63 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Mar 11:55 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

18 Miles SW Joseph OR

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Clear, with a low around 38. Southwest wind around 9 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 51. Southwest wind around 9 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. Southwest wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain before 2am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance Rain
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 8am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Clear, with a low around 38. Southwest wind around 9 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 51. Southwest wind around 9 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. Southwest wind around 8 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
Friday Night
A chance of rain before 2am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Monday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
18 Miles SW Joseph OR
 45.15°N 117.45°W (Elev. 7244 ft)
10:15 pm PDT Mar 17, 2026
12am PDT Mar 18, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 24, 2026
 
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