Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Joseph State Airport AWOS (KJSY)

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

Partly Cloudy

67°F

19°C

Humidity 22%
Wind Speed N 5 MPH
Barometer 30.11 in (1019.64 mb)
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Mar 02:35 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

13 Miles SSE Joseph OR

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. Southwest wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Southwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. Southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 56. Southwest wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. West wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain before 2am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance Rain
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 8am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Mostly clear, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. Southwest wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Southwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. Southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 56. Southwest wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. West wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
Friday Night
A chance of rain before 2am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly clear, with a low around 24.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Monday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
13 Miles SSE Joseph OR
 45.19°N 117.09°W (Elev. 7402 ft)
2:30 pm PDT Mar 17, 2026
3pm PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 24, 2026
 
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