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Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Salmon, Lemhi County Airport (KSMN)

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

Clear

49°F

9°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.07 in (1018.29 mb)
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 02 Jul 07:56 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

21 Miles NNW Challis ID

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 57. West southwest wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 57 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 40. West southwest wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Southwest wind 7 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41. West wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: Sunny, with a high near 65. South southwest wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 68.

    High: 68 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 57. West southwest wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 40. West southwest wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Southwest wind 7 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41. West wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Independence Day
Sunny, with a high near 65. South southwest wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 68.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 67.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 68.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
21 Miles NNW Challis ID
 44.8°N 114.37°W (Elev. 8799 ft)
Last Update:
4:01 am MDT Jul 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8am MDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm MDT Jul 8, 2026
 
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