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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

Joseph State Airport AWOS (KJSY)

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

Rain

33°F

1°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.85 in (1010.84 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Last update 02 Jan 12:15 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles S Joseph OR

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Rain. Steady temperature around 38. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain, mainly before 10am. High near 44. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain then
    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 38. South wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. South wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. South wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain likely. Snow level 5300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain and snow likely. Snow level 5100 feet lowering to 4500 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely, mainly before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 40 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain. Steady temperature around 38. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain, mainly before 10am. High near 44. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 38. South wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Saturday
Rain likely, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. South wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. South wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Sunday
Rain likely. Snow level 5300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 5100 feet lowering to 4500 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday
Snow likely, mainly before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 33.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles S Joseph OR
 45.29°N 117.2°W (Elev. 4373 ft)
Last Update:
10:55 pm PST Jan 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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