Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East

Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into the upper Midwest. Rainfall could be locally heavy across the Eastern U.S. today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

SLATE CREEK (SCFI1)

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

NA

68°F

20°C

Humidity 34%
Wind Speed NNW 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 03 Aug 09:10 AM PDT
Detailed forecast for

Lower Hells Canyon/Salmon River Region

Today
Sunny. Patchy smoke late in the morning. Smoke in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s to mid 80s. North winds to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear. Areas of smoke in the evening, then patchy smoke after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s to lower 50s. Northeast winds to 15 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny. Patchy smoke in the morning, then areas of smoke in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s to lower 90s.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear. Patchy smoke in the evening. Lows in the 50s to lower 60s.
Wednesday
Sunny, hot. Highs in the 80s to upper 90s.
Wednesday Night
Clear. Lows in the upper 50s to mid 60s.
Thursday
Sunny. Highs 93 to 105.
Thursday Night
Clear. Lows in the 60s to lower 70s.
Friday
Sunny. Highs 93 to 105.
Friday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the 60s.
Saturday
Sunny. Highs upper 80s to 100.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the 60s.
Sunday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the 80s to mid 90s.



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1122 PM PDT Sun Aug 2 2026
 
 

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