Showers and Thunderstorms for the Eastern Third of the Country; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

Showers and thunderstorms will continue along and ahead of a cold front for the eastern third of the country. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Much cooler weather will filter in behind this cold front along and east of the Rockies. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through this weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

SLATE CREEK (SCFI1)

Lat: 45.61881°NLon: 116.28211°WElev: 1568.0ft.

NA

63°F

17°C

Humidity 26%
Wind Speed SSW 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Apr 02:10 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ENE Riggins ID

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 37. South wind 8 to 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. East wind 5 to 9 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 62 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. East southeast wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. East southeast wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light and variable.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. South southwest wind around 9 mph becoming southeast after midnight.

    Low: 47 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then rain likely after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 42 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain before noon, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon.  Cloudy, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain before 9pm, then rain and snow.  Snow level 6200 feet lowering to 5400 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 37. South wind 8 to 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. East wind 5 to 9 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. East southeast wind 6 to 8 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. East southeast wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light and variable.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. South southwest wind around 9 mph becoming southeast after midnight.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then rain likely after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
Rain before noon, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Cloudy, with a high near 45.
Wednesday Night
Rain before 9pm, then rain and snow. Snow level 6200 feet lowering to 5400 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Thursday
Rain and snow likely, mainly before noon. Snow level 5200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5700 feet lowering to 4800 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Friday
A slight chance of rain. Snow level rising to 5800 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Saturday
A slight chance of rain. Snow level 5100 feet rising to 6500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles ENE Riggins ID
 45.44°N 116.19°W (Elev. 4806 ft)
2:01 pm MDT Apr 18, 2026
3pm MDT Apr 18, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 25, 2026
 
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