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Fire Weather in the Central and Southern Plains; Pacific Storms Impacting the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring elevated to critical fire weather to the central and southern Plains into Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain, and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Salmon, Lemhi County Airport (KSMN)

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

Overcast

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed ENE 3 MPH
Barometer 29.72 in (1006.44 mb)
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 16 Feb 04:20 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

22 Miles NW Challis ID

Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 02:00am until February 17, 05:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory

  • Washington's Birthday

    Washington's Birthday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. South wind 7 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    High: 35 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly after 8pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 18. South wind 6 to 11 mph becoming west southwest 16 to 21 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow. High near 23. West southwest wind 17 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. South wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow. High near 21. South wind 6 to 13 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 21 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 7 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 18 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.

    Low: 8 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19.

    High: 19 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Washington's Birthday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. South wind 7 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Tonight
Snow, mainly after 8pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 18. South wind 6 to 11 mph becoming west southwest 16 to 21 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow. High near 23. West southwest wind 17 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tuesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. South wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow. High near 21. South wind 6 to 13 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19.
Friday Night
A slight chance of snow before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 25.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
22 Miles NW Challis ID
 44.69°N 114.59°W (Elev. 7575 ft)
Last Update:
1:02 am MST Feb 16, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4am MST Feb 16, 2026-6pm MST Feb 22, 2026
 
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