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.

Overcast

21°F

-6°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.5 in (998.99 mb)
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Feb 07:15 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles S Joseph OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 07:41am until February 18, 03:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 07:41am until February 18, 03:00pm

    NOW until 3:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 19 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly between 7pm and 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 6. Wind chill values as low as -8. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph.

    Low: 6 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 21. Wind chill values as low as -9. South wind 9 to 13 mph.

    High: 21 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. Wind chill values as low as -2. Southwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 9 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 21. West wind around 8 mph.

    High: 21 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 11.

    Low: 11 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 26. Windy.

    High: 26 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Windy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Windy.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Windy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow showers likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 19. Wind chill values as low as -7. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly between 7pm and 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 6. Wind chill values as low as -8. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 21. Wind chill values as low as -9. South wind 9 to 13 mph.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. Wind chill values as low as -2. Southwest wind around 6 mph.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 21. West wind around 8 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 26. Windy.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Windy.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 32. Windy.
Sunday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Windy.
Monday
Snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 33. Breezy.
Monday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles S Joseph OR
 45.27°N 117.2°W (Elev. 6946 ft)
4:21 am PST Feb 18, 2026
7am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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