Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains

An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Many locations are likely to set records for the highest-ever March temperature. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through Saturday as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Current conditions at

Joseph State Airport AWOS (KJSY)

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

Clear

46°F

8°C

Humidity 53%
Wind Speed WSW 4 MPH
Barometer 30.23 in (1023.71 mb)
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill44°F (7°C)
Last update 19 Mar 07:35 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles S Joseph OR

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. Southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Southwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 57 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Southwest wind 11 to 16 mph becoming west in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely before 8am, then rain and snow likely between 8am and 11am, then a chance of snow after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Northwest wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. Southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Southwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Southwest wind 11 to 16 mph becoming west in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
Rain likely before 8am, then rain and snow likely between 8am and 11am, then a chance of snow after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Northwest wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow after 11pm. Snow level 7100 feet rising to 8000 feet after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 51.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 9100 feet lowering to 7500 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Breezy.
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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 19, 2026
8am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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