Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central and southern High Plains Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will continue impacting the mountains of the western U.S. into Thursday with gusty winds and heavy snow. Heavy snow and gusty winds will continue to impact the northern Plains into the central Great Lakes Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Joseph State Airport AWOS (KJSY)

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

light snow

24°F

-4°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.38 in (994.92 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Feb 09:35 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles SE Joseph OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 09:56pm until February 18, 03:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 09:56pm until February 18, 03:00pm

    NOW until 3:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 16 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow, mainly before 4pm.  High near 24. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow likely, mainly between 7pm and 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 10. Wind chill values as low as -2. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 10 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 25. Wind chill values as low as -2. South wind around 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. West wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly before 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 25. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.

    Low: 14 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow before 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.

    High: 29 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 16. South wind around 8 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow, mainly before 4pm. High near 24. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely, mainly between 7pm and 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 10. Wind chill values as low as -2. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 25. Wind chill values as low as -2. South wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. West wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 25. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 35.
Sunday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Monday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
Monday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Tuesday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
16 Miles SE Joseph OR
 45.15°N 117.05°W (Elev. 5784 ft)
9:52 pm PST Feb 17, 2026
9pm PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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