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

46°F

8°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed SSW 4 MPH
Barometer 29.98 in (1015.24 mb)
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Wind Chill44°F (7°C)
Last update 01 Jul 03:35 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

24 Miles NE Challis ID

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. South southwest wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 4pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm.  Snow level 10600 feet rising to 11300 feet in the afternoon. High near 49. South southwest wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 49 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a slight chance of rain between 9pm and 10pm.  Snow level 11400 feet lowering to 10200 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. South southwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. Southwest wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 39. South southwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: Sunny, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. South southwest wind around 7 mph.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 4pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Snow level 10600 feet rising to 11300 feet in the afternoon. High near 49. South southwest wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a slight chance of rain between 9pm and 10pm. Snow level 11400 feet lowering to 10200 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. South southwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. Southwest wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 39. South southwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40.
Independence Day
Sunny, with a high near 61.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 64.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
24 Miles NE Challis ID
 44.76°N 113.88°W (Elev. 9728 ft)
2:01 am MDT Jul 1, 2026
3am MDT Jul 1, 2026-6pm MDT Jul 7, 2026
 
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