Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >

Current conditions at

Joseph State Airport AWOS (KJSY)

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

Clear

17°F

-8°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.46 in (1031.49 mb)
Dewpoint 13°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Dec 04:55 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles WSW Joseph OR

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 41. South wind around 7 mph.

    High: 41 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 28. South wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 39. South wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 39 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. South wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A chance of snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. South wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, mainly after 10pm.  Snow level 6100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 7am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely before 1am, then rain and snow likely.  Snow level 6500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 30 °F

    Rain Likely
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 41. South wind around 7 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 28. South wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 39. South wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. South wind around 8 mph.
New Year's Day
A chance of snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. South wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, mainly after 10pm. Snow level 6100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Rain likely before 1am, then rain and snow likely. Snow level 6500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 33.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Monday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 33.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles WSW Joseph OR
 45.31°N 117.39°W (Elev. 5243 ft)
4:20 am PST Dec 30, 2025
5am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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