Dangerous Heat in the Central and Eastern U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S. and Northeast; Critical Fire Weather in the Four Corners

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will intensify across most of the central and eastern U.S this week. Heat indices will likely exceed 100 degrees. Severe thunderstorms are forecast from parts of the central High Plains into the Upper Midwest, and across parts of the Northeast. Critical fire weather conditions will continue across portions of the Four Corners and Great Basin. Read More >

Current conditions at

Salmon, Lemhi County Airport (KSMN)

Lat: 45.11667°NLon: 113.88333°WElev: 4045.0ft.

Clear

52°F

11°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed SE 3 MPH
Barometer 29.98 in (1015.24 mb)
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 01 Jul 12:20 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles WNW Challis ID

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. South southwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of rain and thunderstorms before 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 54. West southwest wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 54 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain before 7pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. West southwest wind 6 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight.

    Low: 37 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. South southwest wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. Southwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: Sunny, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. South southwest wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and thunderstorms before 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 54. West southwest wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. West southwest wind 6 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. South southwest wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. Southwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41.
Independence Day
Sunny, with a high near 65.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 46.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 69.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Monday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
17 Miles WNW Challis ID
 44.63°N 114.52°W (Elev. 8537 ft)
12:21 am MDT Jul 1, 2026
12am MDT Jul 1, 2026-6pm MDT Jul 7, 2026
 
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