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

37°F

3°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed N 3 MPH
Barometer 29.69 in (1005.42 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 06 May 01:35 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

22 Miles NW Challis ID

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Snow.  Low around 27. West wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Snow

  • Monday

    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 37. West wind 11 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow showers before 9pm, then snow after 9pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 21. West wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow before noon, then snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 31. West northwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. West northwest wind 9 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 22 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Widespread frost after 3am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Frost

  • Thursday

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

    High: 46 °F

    Frost then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Widespread frost after midnight.  Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Frost

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow. Low around 27. West wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 4 to 8 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 37. West wind 11 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Monday Night
Snow showers before 9pm, then snow after 9pm. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 21. West wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow before noon, then snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible. High near 31. West northwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 26 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 22. West northwest wind 9 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
Wednesday Night
Widespread frost after 3am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Thursday
Widespread frost before 8am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
Thursday Night
Widespread frost after midnight. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 28.
Friday
Widespread frost before 8am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 53.
Friday Night
Widespread frost. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 33.
Saturday
Widespread frost. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 58.
Saturday Night
Areas of frost. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 37.
Sunday
Areas of frost. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 61.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
22 Miles NW Challis ID
 44.69°N 114.59°W (Elev. 7575 ft)
2:41 pm MDT May 5, 2024
1am MDT May 6, 2024-6pm MDT May 12, 2024
 
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