Heavy Snow and Disruptive Ice in the Upper Midwest; Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains

A late season winter storm will produce a combination of heavy snow and disruptive ice starting this evening in the Northern Plains and moving into the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes by tonight continuing through Thursday. Severe thunderstorms will likely produce severe wind gusts, large hail, a few tornadoes, and heavy rainfall across the southern and central Plains today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Joseph State Airport AWOS (KJSY)

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

Overcast

38°F

3°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.69 in (1005.42 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 01 Apr 04:55 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles SW Joseph OR

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A chance of rain and snow.  Snow level 6000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. South wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow, possibly mixed with rain. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 6000 feet rising to 6600 feet in the afternoon. High near 40. South wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 19. South wind 10 to 14 mph becoming west in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 19 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow.  High near 29. West wind 9 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. West wind 7 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 6000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday
Snow, possibly mixed with rain. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 6000 feet rising to 6600 feet in the afternoon. High near 40. South wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 19. South wind 10 to 14 mph becoming west in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. High near 29. West wind 9 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. West wind 7 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 41.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 25.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 48.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 56.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
10 Miles SW Joseph OR
 45.24°N 117.38°W (Elev. 5719 ft)
4:20 am PDT Apr 1, 2026
5am PDT Apr 1, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 7, 2026
 
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