Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Central Plains; Active Pattern in the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions to the central and southern Plains today into Wednesday. Use caution with any potential ignition sources. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Current conditions at

Joseph State Airport AWOS (KJSY)

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

Clear

32°F

0°C

Humidity 60%
Wind Speed WNW 5 MPH
Barometer 29.4 in (995.6 mb)
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill27°F (-3°C)
Last update 17 Feb 09:15 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles SE Joseph OR

  • Today

    Today: Snow showers likely, mainly after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Partly sunny, with a high near 26. South wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers.  Low around 15. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph becoming northwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow.  High near 24. Northwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 12. Wind chill values as low as zero. Southwest wind around 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 12 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 25. South wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 12 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly before 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 24. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.

    Low: 14 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.

    High: 28 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow showers likely, mainly after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Partly sunny, with a high near 26. South wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow showers. Low around 15. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow. High near 24. Northwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 12. Wind chill values as low as zero. Southwest wind around 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. South wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 24. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. 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 27.
Monday
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)
9:16 am PST Feb 17, 2026
9am PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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