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

50°F

10°C

Humidity 48%
Wind Speed S 5 MPH
Barometer 30.23 in (1023.71 mb)
Dewpoint 31°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill48°F (9°C)
Last update 19 Mar 07:55 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles W Joseph OR

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. West wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. Southwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    High: 57 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 5am.  Snow level 9900 feet lowering to 8700 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. West wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 8am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 38. West wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. West wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. Southwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 5am. Snow level 9900 feet lowering to 8700 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. West wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 38. West wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 22.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
Monday Night
A slight chance of snow between 11pm and 2am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 8400 feet rising to 9100 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 50.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 9100 feet lowering to 7800 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles W Joseph OR
 45.36°N 117.34°W (Elev. 7762 ft)
4:20 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
8am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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