Tracking a Winter Storm; Unusual Early-Season Heat Wave in the Southwest

A major winter storm will organize across the Northern Plains today and then rapidly strengthen as it moves into the Great Lakes on Sunday. Heavy snow and blowing snow are likely to persist over the Great Lakes into Monday night. Dry and gusty winds will produce a critical fire risk across the central/southern Plains. An early heatwave will begin to intensify over the western U.S. into next week. 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 81%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.3 in (1026.08 mb)
Dewpoint 22°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 15 Mar 12:55 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

18 Miles SW Joseph OR

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Wind chill values as low as -2. Northwest wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 10 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of snow after 5pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 29. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

    High: 29 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of snow before 11am, then a chance of rain and snow between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of rain after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Southwest wind around 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 40 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A slight chance of rain, mixing with snow after 8pm, then gradually ending.  Snow level 8100 feet lowering to 7200 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. Southwest wind around 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 33 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of snow before 8am, then a slight chance of rain and snow between 8am and 2pm, then a slight chance of rain after 2pm.  Snow level rising to 8300 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 47 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Wind chill values as low as -2. Northwest wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 29. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
Sunday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday
A chance of snow before 11am, then a chance of rain and snow between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of rain after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Southwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain, mixing with snow after 8pm, then gradually ending. Snow level 8100 feet lowering to 7200 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. Southwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow before 8am, then a slight chance of rain and snow between 8am and 2pm, then a slight chance of rain after 2pm. Snow level rising to 8300 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 51.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Thursday
A slight chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 53.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Friday
A slight chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
Friday Night
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Saturday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 8800 feet lowering to 8200 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 54.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
18 Miles SW Joseph OR
 45.15°N 117.45°W (Elev. 7244 ft)
11:50 pm PDT Mar 14, 2026
1am PDT Mar 15, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 21, 2026
 
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