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

59°F

15°C

Humidity 30%
Wind Speed SW 3 MPH
Barometer 30.24 in (1024.04 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Mar 08:55 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles SSW Joseph OR

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Southwest wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Southwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Southwest wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain between 11pm and 2am, then a chance of snow after 2am.  Snow level 10000 feet lowering to 9000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Southwest wind 15 to 18 mph becoming west in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 30 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 34. Northwest wind 16 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm.  Mostly clear, with a low around 17.

    Low: 17 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Southwest wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Southwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Southwest wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Friday Night
A chance of rain between 11pm and 2am, then a chance of snow after 2am. Snow level 10000 feet lowering to 9000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Southwest wind 15 to 18 mph becoming west in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 34. Northwest wind 16 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 17.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
Monday Night
A slight chance of snow after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Breezy.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Breezy.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 33. Breezy.
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Point Forecast:
9 Miles SSW Joseph OR
 45.23°N 117.28°W (Elev. 8999 ft)
4:20 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
9am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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