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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.

Overcast

33°F

1°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.82 in (1009.82 mb)
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 01 Jan 05:15 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSW Joseph OR

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Snow. Steady temperature around 33. Southwest wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow. Low around 29. West wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow, mainly before 10am. High near 31. Southwest wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow then
    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Windy, with a south wind 24 to 32 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Snow
    Likely and
    Windy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 29. Windy, with a south wind 33 to 36 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Windy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Very windy. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Very
    Windy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Windy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 22 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 24 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

New Year's Day
Snow. Steady temperature around 33. Southwest wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Snow. Low around 29. West wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
Snow, mainly before 10am. High near 31. Southwest wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Windy, with a south wind 24 to 32 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 29. Windy, with a south wind 33 to 36 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Very windy. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Sunday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 22.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Windy.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 21. Breezy.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SSW Joseph OR
 45.28°N 117.26°W (Elev. 8953 ft)
Last Update:
4:00 pm PST Jan 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm PST Jan 1, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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