Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heat Continues in the West

Critical fire weather conditions will persist in the central High Plains through Friday as gusty winds and dry conditions continue. The heat wave across the West and Southwest will continue to intensify through the week, with daily and monthly record highs expected to be broken. Read More >

Current conditions at

SLATE CREEK (SCFI1)

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

NA

78°F

26°C

Humidity 18%
Wind Speed SSE 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 31°F (-1°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index77°F (25°C)
Last update 18 Mar 06:10 PM PDT
Detailed forecast for

Lower Hells Canyon/Salmon River Region

Tonight
Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s to lower 50s. South winds to 15 mph.
Thursday
Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 60s to lower 80s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s to mid 50s. South winds 15 to 20 mph.
Friday
Partly cloudy. Highs 69 to 82. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain. Lows in the mid 40s to lower 50s. Southwest winds to 15 mph.
Saturday
Rain likely. Chance of rain 70 percent. Cooler. Highs in the 50s to lower 60s.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain in the evening. Lows in the 30s.
Sunday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the 50s to mid 60s.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s to lower 40s.
Monday
Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the 50s to mid 60s.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain. Lows in the 40s.
Tuesday
A chance of rain in the morning, then rain likely in the afternoon. Chance of rain 60 percent. Highs in the 50s to upper 60s.
Tuesday Night
Rain likely. Chance of rain 70 percent. Lows in the 40s.
Wednesday
Rain likely in the morning, then a chance of rain in the afternoon. Chance of rain 60 percent. Highs in the 50s to lower 60s.



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637 PM PDT Wed Mar 18 2026
 
 

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