Tracking Late Season Winter Storms; Unusual Early-Season Heat Wave in the Southwest

Heavy snow and high winds continue in the Great Lakes and Northeast. A moderate atmospheric river will continue to bring heavy precipitation to the Pacific Northwest and northern Rockies. A major winter storm will develop across the northern High Plains tonight into Saturday and rapidly strengthen as it moves into the Great Lakes on Sunday. Above-average temperatures expected in the Southwest. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Joseph State Airport AWOS (KJSY)

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

Overcast

49°F

9°C

Humidity 58%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.98 in (1015.24 mb)
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 13 Mar 09:55 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

14 Miles SSW Joseph OR

  • Today

    Today: Snow, mainly after 2pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 33. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Steady temperature around 31. West wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow.  Temperature falling to around 17 by 5pm. Wind chill values as low as -1. Blustery, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 21 to 26 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy then
    Snow Likely
    and Blustery

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Wind chill values as low as -8. Blustery, with a northwest wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 8 to 13 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 44 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 8 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Blustery
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of snow after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 25 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow likely.  Cloudy, with a low around 22. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of snow before 11am, then a slight chance of rain and snow.  Snow level rising to 8300 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 43 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow, mainly after 2pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 33. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 31. West wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. Temperature falling to around 17 by 5pm. Wind chill values as low as -1. Blustery, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 21 to 26 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Wind chill values as low as -8. Blustery, with a northwest wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 8 to 13 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 44 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Sunday Night
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 22. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow before 11am, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level rising to 8300 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 8500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 8300 feet rising to 8900 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 49.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
14 Miles SSW Joseph OR
 45.15°N 117.29°W (Elev. 7792 ft)
10:15 am PDT Mar 13, 2026
10am PDT Mar 13, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 19, 2026
 
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