Late January Extreme Cold; Watching for Another East Coast Storm Threat This Weekend

Well below normal temperatures will continue for the eastern half of the Lower 48 this week. Another blast of arctic air will spread from the Plains through the East/Southeast Friday into Saturday with more record lows expected even into Florida. Forecasts are being monitored for increasing potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

SLATE CREEK (SCFI1)

Lat: 45.61881° N Lon: 116.28211° W Elev: 1568.0 ft.

NA

40°F

4°C

Humidity 36%
Wind Speed SE 8 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 15°F (-9°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill35°F (2°C)
Last update 27 Jan 04:10 AM PST
Detailed forecast for

Lower Hells Canyon/Salmon River Region

Today
Mostly sunny until late afternoon then becoming mostly cloudy. Highs in the 40s to lower 50s. South winds to 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the 30s. South winds to 15 mph.
Wednesday
Rain and snow likely. Chance of precipitation 70 percent. Snow level 3500 feet. Little or no new snow accumulation. Highs in the 30s to upper 40s. South winds to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s to mid 30s.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain and snow. Highs in the 30s to upper 40s. South winds to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain and snow. Lows in the 30s to lower 40s.
Friday
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. A chance of snow in the morning. Chance of precipitation 50 percent. Highs in the 40s to lower 50s.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain in the evening. Lows in the 30s to lower 40s.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 40s to mid 50s.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s to lower 40s.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy. Highs in the 40s to upper 50s.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain. Lows in the mid 30s to lower 40s.
Monday
Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain and snow. Highs in the mid 40s to lower 50s.



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259 AM PST Tue Jan 27 2026
 
 

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