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

59°F

15°C

Humidity 30%
Wind Speed SW 3 MPH
Barometer 30.24 in (1024.04 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Mar 08:55 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles SW Joseph OR

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Southwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Southwest wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain after 11pm, mixing with snow after 2am.  Snow level 9900 feet lowering to 8800 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southwest wind around 17 mph becoming northwest in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow, mainly before 11am.  High near 35. Northwest wind 18 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 35 °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 38.

    High: 38 °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 48. Southwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Southwest wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Friday Night
A chance of rain after 11pm, mixing with snow after 2am. Snow level 9900 feet lowering to 8800 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southwest wind around 17 mph becoming northwest in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
Snow, mainly before 11am. High near 35. Northwest wind 18 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 29 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 38.
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 rising to 9100 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 33. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles SW Joseph OR
 45.22°N 117.4°W (Elev. 8681 ft)
4:20 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
9am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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