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

Pocatello, Pocatello Regional Airport (KPIH)

Lat: 42.92028° N Lon: 112.57111° W Elev: 4449.0 ft.

Clear

81°F

27°C

Humidity 13%
Wind Speed WNW 9 MPH
Barometer 30.06 in (1017.95 mb)
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 03 Aug 05:15 PM MDT
Detailed forecast for

Lower Snake River Plain

Tonight
Mostly clear. Colder. Patchy smoke through the night. Lows 42 to 51. Southwest winds up to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny. Patchy smoke. Highs 80 to 87. West winds up to 10 mph...shifting to southwest in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear. Areas of smoke. Lows 46 to 54. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny. Highs 83 to 91. West winds up to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Clear. Lows 48 to 57. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Thursday Through Friday
Clear. Highs 90 to 100. Lows 52 to 61.
Friday Night Through Monday
Mostly clear. Lows 56 to 66. Highs 89 to 99.



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1232 PM MDT Mon Aug 3 2026
 
 

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