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

65°F

18°C

Humidity 21%
Wind Speed NW 4 MPH
Barometer 30.25 in (1024.38 mb)
Dewpoint 24°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Mar 10:15 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

14 Miles SW Joseph OR

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Southwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain after 11pm.  Snow level 9900 feet lowering to 8800 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Southwest wind around 14 mph becoming northwest in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow, mainly before 11am.  High near 34. Northwest wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow then
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm.  Mostly clear, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Southwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain after 11pm. Snow level 9900 feet lowering to 8800 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Southwest wind around 14 mph becoming northwest in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.
Saturday
Snow, mainly before 11am. High near 34. Northwest wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 18.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
Monday Night
A chance of snow, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 8400 feet rising to 9100 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
14 Miles SW Joseph OR
 45.22°N 117.43°W (Elev. 8219 ft)
10:15 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
10am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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