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.

light snow

29°F

-2°C

Humidity 71%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.59 in (1002.03 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Last update 18 Feb 11:55 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles SSW Joseph OR

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

    NOW until 3:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 13 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly between 7pm and 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. Wind chill values as low as -18. South wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 0 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 14. Wind chill values as low as -16. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 14 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. Wind chill values as low as -10. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 5 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 16. West wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 16 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 10 percent chance of snow after 4am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 7.

    Low: 7 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow before 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 21. Windy.

    High: 21 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow and
    Breezy then
    Partly Sunny
    and Windy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Breezy.

    Low: 16 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow showers likely, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 13. Wind chill values as low as -8. West wind 18 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly between 7pm and 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. Wind chill values as low as -18. South wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 14. Wind chill values as low as -16. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. Wind chill values as low as -10. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 16. West wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A 10 percent chance of snow after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 21. Windy.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Breezy.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 27. Breezy.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Breezy.
Monday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Breezy.
Monday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Tuesday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles SSW Joseph OR
 45.23°N 117.28°W (Elev. 8999 ft)
9:16 am PST Feb 18, 2026
12pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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