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

47°F

8°C

Humidity 43%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.2 in (1022.69 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Mar 04:55 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

14 Miles SW Joseph OR

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. Southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain, mainly after 5am.  Low around 32. Southwest wind around 14 mph becoming northwest in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 8am.  High near 35. Northwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: 20 °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 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. Southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Friday Night
Rain, mainly after 5am. Low around 32. Southwest wind around 14 mph becoming northwest in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 8am. High near 35. Northwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 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 20.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
Monday Night
A slight chance of snow before 11pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 8500 feet rising to 9100 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 9100 feet lowering to 7700 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
14 Miles SW Joseph OR
 45.23°N 117.47°W (Elev. 7707 ft)
4:20 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
5am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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