Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains

An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Many locations are likely to set records for the highest-ever March temperature. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through Saturday as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Current conditions at

Joseph State Airport AWOS (KJSY)

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

Clear

72°F

22°C

Humidity 14%
Wind Speed NNE 6 MPH
Barometer 30.21 in (1023.03 mb)
Dewpoint 22°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Mar 01:35 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

14 Miles SW Joseph OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. Southwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 49. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly between 11pm and 5am.  Snow level 9900 feet lowering to 9000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. West wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow, possibly mixed with rain, becoming all snow after 8am.  High near 35. West wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm.  Mostly clear, with a low around 17.

    Low: 17 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. Southwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Friday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 49. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly between 11pm and 5am. Snow level 9900 feet lowering to 9000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. West wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Saturday
Snow, possibly mixed with rain, becoming all snow after 8am. High near 35. West wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 17.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 36.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
Monday Night
A slight chance of snow after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 8900 feet lowering to 8200 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 31. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
14 Miles SW Joseph OR
 45.22°N 117.43°W (Elev. 8219 ft)
1:46 pm PDT Mar 19, 2026
2pm PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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