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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

64°F

18°C

Humidity 20%
Wind Speed NE 3 MPH
Barometer 30.12 in (1019.98 mb)
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Mar 01:35 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles SSE Joseph OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. West wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 44 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. Southwest wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. West wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °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 34. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance Rain
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. West wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. Southwest wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. West wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.
Friday Night
A chance of rain before 2am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Monday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
10 Miles SSE Joseph OR
 45.21°N 117.12°W (Elev. 7530 ft)
Last Update:
1:46 pm PDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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