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

63°F

17°C

Humidity 59%
Wind Speed ENE 3 MPH
Barometer 30.03 in (1016.93 mb)
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 02 Jul 11:35 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

27 Miles NNW Challis ID

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 66. West southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 45. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable  after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Light and variable wind becoming west 8 to 13 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. West wind 6 to 11 mph becoming light and variable  after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: Sunny, with a high near 74. South southwest wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 74 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 78.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.

    Low: 55 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 66. West southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 45. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Light and variable wind becoming west 8 to 13 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47. West wind 6 to 11 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Independence Day
Sunny, with a high near 74. South southwest wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 78.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 77.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
27 Miles NNW Challis ID
 44.86°N 114.41°W (Elev. 6890 ft)
4:01 am MDT Jul 2, 2026
11am MDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm MDT Jul 8, 2026
 
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