Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains and Midwest; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central/southern High Plains and portions of the Midwest. Two Pacific storms will continue to bring heavy mountain snow and gusty winds to the western U.S. through Thursday. A swath of wintry weather, including heavy snow and a wintry mix, is expected from the Northern Plains to New England. Read More >

Current conditions at

Joseph State Airport AWOS (KJSY)

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

light snow

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.57 in (1001.36 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 2.00 mi
Last update 18 Feb 10:35 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Joseph OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 10:54am until February 18, 03:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 10:54am until February 18, 03:00pm

    NOW until 3:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 28 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of snow showers between 7pm and 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 10. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 10 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. Calm wind.

    High: 29 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Calm wind.

    Low: 10 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 28. Calm wind.

    High: 28 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.

    Low: 14 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 50 percent chance of snow showers before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 28. Northwest wind around 7 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tonight
A slight chance of snow showers between 7pm and 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 10. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. Calm wind.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Calm wind.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 28. Calm wind.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow before 1am, then rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level rising to 4500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
Monday Night
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Joseph OR
 45.37°N 117.25°W (Elev. 4012 ft)
9:16 am PST Feb 18, 2026
10am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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