Tracking a Winter Storm; Unusual Early-Season Heat Wave in the Southwest

A major winter storm will organize across the Northern Plains today and then rapidly strengthen as it moves into the Great Lakes on Sunday. Heavy snow and blowing snow are likely to persist over the Great Lakes into Monday night. Dry and gusty winds will produce a critical fire risk across the central/southern Plains. An early heatwave will begin to intensify over the western U.S. into next week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Joseph State Airport AWOS (KJSY)

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

Overcast

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed SSW 3 MPH
Barometer 30.33 in (1027.09 mb)
Dewpoint 20°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 15 Mar 03:35 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles SE Joseph OR

  • Today

    Today: A 30 percent chance of snow after 5pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 35. West wind 6 to 11 mph becoming south in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.

    High: 35 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely before 2am, then a chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 30. South wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of rain and snow before 11am, then rain likely.  Partly sunny, with a high near 46. South wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Rain Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of rain before 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of rain.  Partly sunny, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of snow after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 35. West wind 6 to 11 mph becoming south in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
Tonight
Snow likely before 2am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 30. South wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow before 11am, then rain likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. South wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of rain before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 59.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Saturday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
16 Miles SE Joseph OR
 45.15°N 117.05°W (Elev. 5784 ft)
3:31 am PDT Mar 15, 2026
4am PDT Mar 15, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 21, 2026
 
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