Showers and Thunderstorms for the Eastern Third of the Country; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

Showers and thunderstorms will continue along and ahead of a cold front for the eastern third of the country. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Much cooler weather will filter in behind this cold front along and east of the Rockies. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through this weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Salmon, Lemhi County Airport (KSMN)

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

Clear

45°F

7°C

Humidity 39%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.15 in (1021.0 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Apr 10:20 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

22 Miles NW Challis ID

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable  after midnight.

    Low: 33 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 59. Light south southeast wind becoming south southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 36. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 13 to 18 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain after midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain and snow likely before noon, then snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 8200 feet lowering to 7600 feet in the afternoon . High near 43. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 9pm.  Cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 59. Light south southeast wind becoming south southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 13 to 18 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain after midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Wednesday
Rain and snow likely before noon, then snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 8200 feet lowering to 7600 feet in the afternoon . High near 43. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 9pm. Cloudy, with a low around 29.
Thursday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Friday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
Friday Night
A slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
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Point Forecast:
22 Miles NW Challis ID
 44.69°N 114.59°W (Elev. 7575 ft)
2:00 am MDT Apr 19, 2026
10am MDT Apr 19, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 25, 2026
 
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