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

73°F

23°C

Humidity 15%
Wind Speed NNE 6 MPH
Barometer 30.2 in (1022.69 mb)
Dewpoint 24°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Mar 01:55 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles SSE Joseph OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Southwest wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 64 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. West wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 2pm.  Snow level 8400 feet lowering to 6400 feet in the afternoon . High near 49. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm.  Mostly clear, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Southwest wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. West wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Saturday
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 2pm. Snow level 8400 feet lowering to 6400 feet in the afternoon . High near 49. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 22.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 49.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 52.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow, mainly after 5am. Snow level 6800 feet rising to 7300 feet after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 53.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Wednesday
Rain and snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles SSE Joseph OR
 45.24°N 117.19°W (Elev. 6375 ft)
2:07 pm PDT Mar 19, 2026
2pm PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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