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

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.38 in (994.92 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 1.50 mi
Last update 17 Feb 07:55 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

13 Miles SSE Joseph OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 08:24pm until February 18, 03:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 08:24pm until February 18, 03:00pm

    NOW until 3:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 12 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow, mainly before 7am.  High near 20. Wind chill values as low as -4. West wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 20 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 8. Wind chill values as low as -7. Southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 8 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 22. Wind chill values as low as -7. South wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. West wind 11 to 13 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 11 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 23. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 12.

    Low: 12 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow before 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 26. Breezy.

    High: 26 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 12. Wind chill values as low as -1. South wind around 11 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow, mainly before 7am. High near 20. Wind chill values as low as -4. West wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 8. Wind chill values as low as -7. Southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 22. Wind chill values as low as -7. South wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. West wind 11 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 23. 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 12.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 26. Breezy.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Breezy.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 33. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Windy.
Monday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Breezy.
Monday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Tuesday
Snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 33.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
13 Miles SSE Joseph OR
 45.19°N 117.09°W (Elev. 7402 ft)
3:21 pm PST Feb 17, 2026
8pm PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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