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 5 MPH
Barometer	29.68 in (1005.08 mb)
Dewpoint	36°F (2°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	33°F (1°C)
Last update	06 May 12:50 AM MDT

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Extended Forecast for

26 Miles NNW Challis ID

Overnight
Low: 32 °F
Rain/Snow
Monday
High: 49 °F
Snow Likely
then Chance
Rain/Snow
Monday Night
Low: 28 °F
Rain/Snow
then Snow
Tuesday
High: 42 °F
Snow Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 28 °F
Chance Snow
Wednesday
High: 48 °F
Slight Chance
Snow then
Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday Night
Low: 31 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 59 °F
Mostly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 34 °F
Mostly Clear
then Frost

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 5am. Snow level 6000 feet lowering to 5400 feet. Low around 32. West southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Monday

Rain and snow likely before 1pm, then a chance of rain between 1pm and 3pm, then a chance of rain showers after 3pm. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level rising to 6200 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. West wind 9 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Monday Night

Rain showers before 8pm, then rain and snow showers between 8pm and 10pm, then snow after 10pm. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 28. West wind 7 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Tuesday

Snow likely before noon, then snow showers likely after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. West northwest wind 7 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. 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 28. West northwest wind 6 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Wednesday

A 20 percent chance of snow before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.

Wednesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.

Thursday Night

Widespread frost, mainly after 5am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 34.

Friday

Widespread frost, mainly before 7am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 65.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 37.