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

42°F

6°C

Humidity 60%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.22 in (1023.37 mb)
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Mar 06:35 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSE Joseph OR

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 68 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 46 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 41 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely before 11am, then a chance of rain and snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. Light and variable wind.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
Rain likely before 11am, then a chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 6400 feet lowering to 5100 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SSE Joseph OR
 45.33°N 117.21°W (Elev. 4370 ft)
4:20 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
7am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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