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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

Joseph State Airport AWOS (KJSY)

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

Overcast

44°F

7°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed NNW 5 MPH
Barometer 29.95 in (1014.22 mb)
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill41°F (5°C)
Last update 02 Jan 12:35 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles SSE Joseph OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 7000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 40 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow after 4am. Snow level 6700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Breezy, with a south wind 17 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Breezy, with a south wind around 24 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Breezy, with a south wind 25 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 46 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. High near 37. Breezy, with a south wind 16 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 7000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow after 4am. Snow level 6700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Breezy, with a south wind 17 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Breezy, with a south wind around 24 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Breezy, with a south wind 25 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 46 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. High near 37. Breezy, with a south wind 16 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Monday
Snow likely, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.
Tuesday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Wednesday
Snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Thursday
Snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 28.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles SSE Joseph OR
 45.24°N 117.19°W (Elev. 6375 ft)
Last Update:
12:46 pm PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1pm PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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