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.

Overcast

48°F

9°C

Humidity 43%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.12 in (1019.98 mb)
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Mar 08:55 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles S Joseph OR

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 54. West wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 37. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 60. Southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of rain after 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.

    High: 63 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain and snow.  Snow level 8100 feet lowering to 6600 feet in the afternoon . Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 52 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 54. West wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 37. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 60. Southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of rain after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 8100 feet lowering to 6600 feet in the afternoon . Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow before 8pm, then a slight chance of snow between 8pm and 11pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 25.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Monday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 50.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles S Joseph OR
 45.22°N 117.25°W (Elev. 6322 ft)
4:20 am PDT Mar 17, 2026
9am PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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