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

50°F

10°C

Humidity	81%
Wind Speed	SSW 12 MPH
Barometer	29.44 in (996.95 mb)
Dewpoint	45°F (7°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	45°F (7°C)
Last update	05 May 07:20 AM MDT

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Extended Forecast for

7 Miles SW Salmon ID

Today
High: 53 °F
Rain Likely
then Showers
Tonight
Low: 36 °F
Showers then
Rain/Snow
Likely
Monday
High: 47 °F
Chance Snow
then Chance
Rain/Snow
Monday Night
Low: 30 °F
Rain/Snow
Likely then
Chance Snow
Tuesday
High: 41 °F
Chance Snow
Tuesday Night
Low: 33 °F
Slight Chance
Snow and
Breezy
Wednesday
High: 45 °F
Slight Chance
Snow then
Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday Night
Low: 34 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 52 °F
Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

Rain likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Snow level 7800 feet lowering to 6600 feet in the afternoon . High near 53. South wind 10 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Rain before midnight, then rain and snow likely between midnight and 1am, then snow likely after 1am. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 6600 feet lowering to 5700 feet after midnight . Low around 36. South southwest wind 9 to 14 mph becoming west in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Monday

A chance of snow before 3pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. South southwest wind 10 to 16 mph becoming west northwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Monday Night

Rain and snow showers likely, becoming all snow after 9pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. West northwest wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Tuesday

A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. West northwest wind 9 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Tuesday Night

A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Breezy.

Wednesday

A 20 percent chance of snow before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.

Wednesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

Thursday

Partly sunny, with a high near 52.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 60.