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Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the 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. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Joseph State Airport AWOS (KJSY)

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

Partly Cloudy

38°F

3°C

Humidity 64%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.12 in (1019.98 mb)
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Mar 04:35 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

18 Miles SW Joseph OR

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 45. West wind 7 to 10 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 36. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Gradual
    Clearing

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 50. Southwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. West wind 7 to 9 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of rain after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain before 2am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain and snow before 11am, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 42 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 45. West wind 7 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 36. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 50. Southwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. West wind 7 to 9 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of rain after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 54.
Friday Night
A chance of rain before 2am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow before 11am, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Monday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
18 Miles SW Joseph OR
 45.15°N 117.45°W (Elev. 7244 ft)
Last Update:
4:20 am PDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4am PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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