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

51°F

11°C

Humidity 49%
Wind Speed SE 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Apr 09:10 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNW Riggins ID

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 40. South southwest wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. South wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. South wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. South southeast wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. South southeast wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, 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 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain before 3am, then rain and snow likely.  Snow level 6100 feet lowering to 5300 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 40. South southwest wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. South wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. South wind around 10 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. South southeast wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. South southeast wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, 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 47.
Wednesday Night
Rain before 3am, then rain and snow likely. Snow level 6100 feet lowering to 5300 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Thursday
Rain and snow likely before noon, then a chance of rain. Snow level 5100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of rain. Snow level 5600 feet lowering to 4900 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Friday
A slight chance of rain. Snow level rising to 5800 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles NNW Riggins ID
 45.49°N 116.36°W (Elev. 4600 ft)
2:01 pm MDT Apr 18, 2026
10pm MDT Apr 18, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 25, 2026
 
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