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

59°F

15°C

Humidity 30%
Wind Speed SW 3 MPH
Barometer 30.24 in (1024.04 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Mar 08:55 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles S Joseph OR

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 58 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. West wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 38 °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 41. Northwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 41 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. West wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 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 41. Northwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 25.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
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 38.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 53.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 9100 feet lowering to 7400 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles S Joseph OR
 45.28°N 117.23°W (Elev. 6857 ft)
4:20 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
9am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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