Strong Atmospheric River Bringing Heavy Rain to the Pacific Northwest; Areas of Snow in the North-Central and Eastern U.S.

A strong atmospheric river will bring prolonged heavy rainfall along with gusty winds to the Pacific Northwest through much of this week. The heavy rainfall may lead to widespread urban and river flooding. Accumulating snow is expected over parts of the central Appalachians and Mid-Atlantic today as well as the Upper Midwest and the Upper Great Lakes this evening into Tuesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Joseph State Airport AWOS (KJSY)

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

Overcast

48°F

9°C

Humidity 61%
Wind Speed NE 3 MPH
Barometer 30.05 in (1017.61 mb)
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 08 Dec 04:15 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Joseph OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain.  Steady temperature around 38. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 38. South wind 8 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain before 10am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow.  Temperature rising to near 45 by 8am, then falling to around 35 during the remainder of the day. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm  in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 7pm.  Low around 36. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain.  High near 50. Southwest wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 50 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly before 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain. Steady temperature around 38. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 38. South wind 8 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday
Rain before 10am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Temperature rising to near 45 by 8am, then falling to around 35 during the remainder of the day. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 7pm. Low around 36. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday
Rain. High near 50. Southwest wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 51.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 51.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Sunday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Joseph OR
 45.35°N 117.25°W (Elev. 4196 ft)
3:20 pm PST Dec 8, 2025
4pm PST Dec 8, 2025-6pm PST Dec 15, 2025
 
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