Record Heat for the Intermountain West and Northern Plains; Heavy Rainfall and Severe Weather Threats

Record setting heat is expected over the next several days from the Intermountain West through the northern Plains. Furthermore, fire weather concerns increase with dry and breezy conditions. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and severe thunderstorm threats for the Ohio/Tennessee Valleys, central Appalachians and Southeast today. The threat shifts to central Gulf Coast and across central Texas this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Smiths Ferry (ITD36)

Lat: 44.30107°NLon: 116.08926°WElev: 4603.0ft.

NA

79°F

26°C

Humidity 38%
Wind Speed ESE 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility 1.24 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 12 Jul 11:15 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

19 Miles SW Cascade ID

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy and hot, with a high near 93. West northwest wind 7 to 9 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Hot

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. West northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming light and variable.

    Low: 66 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 96 °F

    Hot

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. West northwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light and variable  after midnight.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 94. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 94 °F

    Hot

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.

    Low: 65 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 96.

    High: 96 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65.

    Low: 65 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 96.

    High: 96 °F

    Hot

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy and hot, with a high near 93. West northwest wind 7 to 9 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. West northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming light and variable.
Monday
Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. West northwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.
Tuesday
Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 94. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 96.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 65.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 96.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 96.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
19 Miles SW Cascade ID
 44.31°N 116.31°W (Elev. 3711 ft)
12:30 am MDT Jul 12, 2026
11am MDT Jul 12, 2026-6pm MDT Jul 18, 2026
 
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