Wet High-elevation Snow and High Winds in the West; Severe Weather in the Central/Southern Plains

Higher elevation snow across the Great Basin and the Pacific Northwest into the northern Rockies will expand eastward into the central Rockies and will also bring quite a bit of wind. Windy and dry conditions in the Desert Southwest will cause Critical fire conditions. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rains are expected to develop across parts of the southern/central Plains on Monday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Weather Advisory in effect from May 5, 09:00 PM MDT until May 6, 12:00 PM MDT

Current conditions at

Salmon, Lemhi County Airport (KSMN)

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

Overcast

45°F

7°C

Humidity	70%
Wind Speed	NNW 5 MPH
Barometer	29.78 in (1008.47 mb)
Dewpoint	35°F (2°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	42°F (6°C)
Last update	06 May 09:20 AM MDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

16 Miles ESE Salmon ID

Winter Weather Advisory until May 6, 12:00pm

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Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory until May 6, 12:00pm
NOW until 12:00pm Mon
Winter Weather Advisory
Today
High: 31 °F
Windy. Heavy
Snow then
Chance Snow
Tonight
Low: 17 °F
Heavy Snow
and Windy
Tuesday
High: 25 °F
Snow and
Windy
Tuesday Night
Low: 20 °F
Snow Likely
and Windy
Wednesday
High: 31 °F
Snow Likely
and Breezy
Wednesday Night
Low: 26 °F
Chance Snow
Thursday
High: 40 °F
Slight Chance
Snow
Thursday Night
Low: 26 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today

Snow, mainly before noon. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 31. Windy, with a west northwest wind 29 to 33 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

Tonight

Snow showers before 9pm, then snow, mainly after 9pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 17. Windy, with a west northwest wind 22 to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

Tuesday

Snow. High near 25. Wind chill values as low as -1. Windy, with a west northwest wind 26 to 31 mph increasing to 33 to 38 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Tuesday Night

Snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 20. Windy, with a west wind 33 to 38 mph decreasing to 24 to 29 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

Wednesday

Snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 31. Breezy, with a west wind 17 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Wednesday Night

A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Thursday

A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 48.

Friday Night

Widespread frost after 3am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 30.

Saturday

Widespread frost. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 53.