Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Central Plains; Active Pattern in the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions to the central and southern Plains today into Wednesday. Use caution with any potential ignition sources. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Current conditions at

Joseph State Airport AWOS (KJSY)

Lat: 45.355889°NLon: 117.254083°WElev: 4120.0ft.

Clear

37°F

3°C

Humidity 42%
Wind Speed WNW 4 MPH
Barometer 29.42 in (996.28 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill34°F (1°C)
Last update 17 Feb 12:15 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles SSE Joseph OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 12:44pm until February 18, 03:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 12:44pm until February 18, 03:00pm

    NOW until 3:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 29 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers.  Low around 13. South wind 7 to 9 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow.  High near 26. Wind chill values as low as zero. Northwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 11. Wind chill values as low as -2. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 11 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 28. South wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 11 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 27. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.

    Low: 14 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 29. South wind around 21 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow showers. Low around 13. South wind 7 to 9 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow. High near 26. Wind chill values as low as zero. Northwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 11. Wind chill values as low as -2. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 28. South wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 27. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. Breezy.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Breezy.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Breezy.
Monday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles SSE Joseph OR
 45.24°N 117.19°W (Elev. 6375 ft)
11:51 am PST Feb 17, 2026
12pm PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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