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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

79°F

26°C

Humidity 31%
Wind Speed NW 4 MPH
Barometer 29.92 in (1013.21 mb)
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 02 Jul 06:20 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

33 Miles NW Challis ID

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 44. West wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. West wind 5 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 46. West wind 7 to 11 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: Sunny, with a high near 71. South wind 6 to 14 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.

    High: 71 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 52. West wind 7 to 14 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 52 °F

    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 74.

    High: 74 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.

    Low: 53 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 44. West wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. West wind 5 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46. West wind 7 to 11 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Independence Day
Sunny, with a high near 71. South wind 6 to 14 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 52. West wind 7 to 14 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 74.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Monday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 73.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 72.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
33 Miles NW Challis ID
 44.85°N 114.66°W (Elev. 7556 ft)
Last Update:
2:01 pm MDT Jul 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6pm MDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm MDT Jul 9, 2026
 
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