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.

Overcast

35°F

2°C

Humidity 48%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.43 in (996.61 mb)
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Feb 01:35 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles S Joseph OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 02:02pm until February 18, 03:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 02:02pm until February 18, 03:00pm

    NOW until 3:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 17 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 7. Wind chill values as low as -7. West wind 11 to 13 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 7 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow, mainly before 7am.  High near 13. Wind chill values as low as -11. West wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 13 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 2. Wind chill values as low as -15. Southwest wind 13 to 16 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 2 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 15. South wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 15 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 6 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 18. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 18 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 8.

    Low: 8 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 17. Wind chill values as low as -3. Breezy, with a south wind around 22 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 7. Wind chill values as low as -7. West wind 11 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow, mainly before 7am. High near 13. Wind chill values as low as -11. West wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 2. Wind chill values as low as -15. Southwest wind 13 to 16 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 15. South wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 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 6. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 18. 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 8.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 21. Breezy.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Breezy.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 28. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Windy.
Monday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
11 Miles S Joseph OR
 45.2°N 117.21°W (Elev. 8409 ft)
1:30 pm PST Feb 17, 2026
2pm PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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