Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains and Midwest; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central/southern High Plains and portions of the Midwest. Two Pacific storms will continue to bring heavy mountain snow and gusty winds to the western U.S. through Thursday. A swath of wintry weather, including heavy snow and a wintry mix, is expected from the Northern Plains to New England. Read More >

Current conditions at

Joseph State Airport AWOS (KJSY)

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

Mostly Cloudy

29°F

-2°C

Humidity 66%
Wind Speed NW 4 MPH
Barometer 29.6 in (1002.37 mb)
Dewpoint 20°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill25°F (-4°C)
Last update 18 Feb 01:15 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles SSE Joseph OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 01:41pm until February 18, 03:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 01:41pm until February 18, 03:00pm

    NOW until 3:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 25 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 10 percent chance of snow before 7pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 8. Wind chill values as low as -4. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph.

    Low: 8 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 27. Wind chill values as low as -5. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 27 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Southwest wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 10 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 28. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.

    Low: 14 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 33. Breezy.

    High: 33 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Breezy.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 25. Northwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Tonight
A 10 percent chance of snow before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 8. Wind chill values as low as -4. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 27. Wind chill values as low as -5. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Southwest wind around 7 mph.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 28. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 33. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Breezy.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Breezy.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Breezy.
Monday
Snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Breezy.
Monday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles SSE Joseph OR
 45.24°N 117.19°W (Elev. 6375 ft)
1:30 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
1pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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