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

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central/southern High Plains and portions of the Midwest. Two Pacific storms will continue to bring heavy mountain snow and gusty winds to the western U.S. through Thursday. A swath of wintry weather, including heavy snow and a wintry mix, is expected from the Northern Plains to New England. Read More >

Current conditions at

Joseph State Airport AWOS (KJSY)

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

Clear

22°F

-6°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed S 4 MPH
Barometer 29.66 in (1004.4 mb)
Dewpoint 15°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill17°F (-8°C)
Last update 18 Feb 04:35 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

14 Miles SSW Joseph OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 14. West wind around 7 mph.

    High: 14 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 10 percent chance of snow before 7pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 4. Wind chill values as low as -8. West wind 6 to 8 mph becoming southeast after midnight.

    Low: 4 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 17. Wind chill values as low as -9. South wind around 9 mph.

    High: 17 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Wind chill values as low as -3. Southeast wind around 6 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 7 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 18. Southwest wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 18 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 11.

    Low: 11 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 23.

    High: 23 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 29.

    High: 29 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 14. West wind around 7 mph.
Tonight
A 10 percent chance of snow before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 4. Wind chill values as low as -8. West wind 6 to 8 mph becoming southeast after midnight.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 17. Wind chill values as low as -9. South wind around 9 mph.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Wind chill values as low as -3. Southeast wind around 6 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 18. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 23.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 29.
Sunday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.
Monday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Tuesday
Snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 28.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 28.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
14 Miles SSW Joseph OR
 45.18°N 117.39°W (Elev. 7008 ft)
3:20 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
4pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 25, 2026
 
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