Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the 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. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Joseph State Airport AWOS (KJSY)

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

Mostly Cloudy

48°F

9°C

Humidity 41%
Wind Speed NW 4 MPH
Barometer 30.12 in (1019.98 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill47°F (8°C)
Last update 17 Mar 08:35 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles S Joseph OR

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 48. West wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. Southwest wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 54. Southwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. Southwest wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of rain after 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain before 2am, then a chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain and snow before 11am, then a chance of snow.  Snow level 8100 feet lowering to 6900 feet in the afternoon . Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 44 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 48. West wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. Southwest wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 54. Southwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. Southwest wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of rain after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
Friday Night
A chance of rain before 2am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow before 11am, then a chance of snow. Snow level 8100 feet lowering to 6900 feet in the afternoon . Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Monday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles S Joseph OR
 45.27°N 117.2°W (Elev. 6946 ft)
4:20 am PDT Mar 17, 2026
9am PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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