Dangerous Heat in the East; Critical Fire Weather in the Southwest

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will intensify across most of the central and eastern U.S this week. Heat indices will likely exceed 100 degrees. Heat is likely to continue across the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day holiday weekend. Critical fire weather conditions will continue today and likely Tuesday across portions of the Four Corners and northern High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

PRIEST LAKE (PLKI1)

Lat: 48.57418°NLon: 116.95787°WElev: 2600.0ft.

NA

61°F

16°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed SSE 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 29 Jun 11:08 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

20 Miles N Priest River ID

  • Today

    Today: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 72. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 72 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then showers likely.  Low around 48. South wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 48 °F

    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers.  High near 65. South wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 65 °F

    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.

    High: 71 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 72. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then showers likely. Low around 48. South wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
Showers. High near 65. South wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Light and variable wind.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45.
Independence Day
Sunny, with a high near 78.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 83.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
20 Miles N Priest River ID
 48.48°N 116.91°W (Elev. 2979 ft)
11:31 am PDT Jun 29, 2026
11am PDT Jun 29, 2026-6pm PDT Jul 5, 2026
 
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