Active Weather Pattern for the West into the Plains

A strong Pacific storm continues to track across the Great Basin. Heavy snow is expected across the higher elevations and heavy rain across lower terrain. Strong gusty winds will make for additional hazards for travelers. These winds will bring increasing fire weather concerns for the southern High Plains. Then we will closely watch for severe thunderstorms across the central Plains on Monday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Salmon, Lemhi County Airport (KSMN)

Lat: 45.11667°NLon: 113.88333°WElev: 4045.0ft.

Rain

39°F

4°C

Humidity	93%
Wind Speed	S 5 MPH
Barometer	29.67 in (1004.74 mb)
Dewpoint	37°F (3°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	35°F (2°C)
Last update	05 May 11:50 PM MDT

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Extended Forecast for

16 Miles WNW Challis ID

Overnight
Low: 22 °F
Snow and
Blustery
Monday
High: 31 °F
Snow Likely
and Windy
Monday Night
Low: 16 °F
Snow Showers
and Breezy
Tuesday
High: 25 °F
Snow and
Blustery
Tuesday Night
Low: 19 °F
Chance Snow
and Windy
Wednesday
High: 31 °F
Slight Chance
Snow then
Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday Night
Low: 23 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 40 °F
Mostly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 26 °F
Mostly Clear
then Frost

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Snow. Low around 22. Blustery, with a west northwest wind 22 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

Monday

Snow likely, mainly before noon, then a chance of snow showers after 3pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Windy, with a west wind 23 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Monday Night

Snow showers before 9pm, then snow after 9pm. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 16. Wind chill values as low as zero. Breezy, with a west wind 24 to 29 mph decreasing to 18 to 23 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

Tuesday

Snow before noon, then snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible. High near 25. Wind chill values as low as -1. Blustery, with a west northwest wind 21 to 29 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Tuesday Night

A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Windy, with a west wind 26 to 31 mph decreasing to 13 to 18 mph after midnight. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Wednesday

A 20 percent chance of snow before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.

Wednesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.

Thursday Night

Widespread frost after 3am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 26.

Friday

Widespread frost before 8am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 46.

Friday Night

Widespread frost. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 30.