Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains

An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Many locations are likely to set records for the highest-ever March temperature. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through Saturday as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Current conditions at

Joseph State Airport AWOS (KJSY)

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

Clear

65°F

18°C

Humidity 21%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.24 in (1024.04 mb)
Dewpoint 24°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Mar 10:35 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

14 Miles SSW Joseph OR

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Southwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain, mainly after 5am.  Low around 32. Southwest wind around 10 mph becoming northwest in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 8am.  High near 38. Northwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm.  Mostly clear, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Southwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Friday Night
Rain, mainly after 5am. Low around 32. Southwest wind around 10 mph becoming northwest in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 8am. High near 38. Northwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 18.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
Monday Night
A chance of snow before 2am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 8400 feet rising to 9200 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 9200 feet lowering to 7800 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
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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 19, 2026
11am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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