Heat Wave Continues in the West; Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the High Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Critical fire weather conditions will continue over the next couple of days across portions of the High Plains as gusty winds and dry conditions persist. Read More >

Current conditions at

Joseph State Airport AWOS (KJSY)

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

Clear

54°F

12°C

Humidity 37%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.15 in (1021.0 mb)
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Mar 09:35 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles SW Joseph OR

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 52. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. Southwest wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 58 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 60. Southwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain before 5am, then a chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow likely before 2pm, then a chance of snow.  Snow level 7700 feet lowering to 5700 feet in the afternoon . Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 52. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. Southwest wind around 7 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 60. Southwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday Night
A chance of rain before 5am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Rain and snow likely before 2pm, then a chance of snow. Snow level 7700 feet lowering to 5700 feet in the afternoon . Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow after 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Monday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 6400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 6400 feet rising to 7700 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
10 Miles SW Joseph OR
 45.24°N 117.38°W (Elev. 5719 ft)
9:45 am PDT Mar 18, 2026
9am PDT Mar 18, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 24, 2026
 
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