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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

POTLATCH (POTI1)

Lat: 46.92986°NLon: 116.90881°WElev: 2542.0ft.

NA

73°F

23°C

Humidity 38%
Wind Speed SSW 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jul 01:11 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles S Potlatch ID

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 55. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 55 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 74. West wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 74 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 57. West wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: Sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 57.

    Low: 57 °F

    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 57.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. West wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 55. Light and variable wind.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 74. West wind 3 to 7 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57. West wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
Independence Day
Sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 57.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 77.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 84.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 84.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 78.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles S Potlatch ID
 46.85°N 116.89°W (Elev. 3333 ft)
Last Update:
1:01 pm PDT Jul 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1pm PDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm PDT Jul 8, 2026
 
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