Severe Thunderstorms for mid-Mississippi and Ohio Valley; Record Warmth and Fire Weather Concerns

Severe thunderstorms are expected later this afternoon and evening across the mid-Mississippi and Ohio Valley's. Large hail, damaging winds and a few tornadoes are all possible. Meanwhile, record warmth across the southern tier of the country continues; This will enhance fire weather conditions for the Plains. The cold front will head south on Friday with cooler temperatures east of the Rockies. Read More >

Current conditions at

Salmon, Lemhi County Airport (KSMN)

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

Clear

49°F

9°C

Humidity 16%
Wind Speed N 9 MPH
Barometer 30.35 in (1027.77 mb)
Dewpoint 5°F (-15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill45°F (7°C)
Last update 26 Mar 03:56 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

22 Miles NW Challis ID

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 20. West northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 50 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30. South southwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. West southwest wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southwest wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of rain between midnight and 3am, then a slight chance of snow after 3am.  Snow level 8100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of snow before 9am, then a chance of rain and snow between 9am and 3pm, then a chance of snow after 3pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 20. West northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30. South southwest wind around 6 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. West southwest wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southwest wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain between midnight and 3am, then a slight chance of snow after 3am. Snow level 8100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday
A slight chance of snow before 9am, then a chance of rain and snow between 9am and 3pm, then a chance of snow after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Thursday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 35.
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Point Forecast:
22 Miles NW Challis ID
 44.69°N 114.59°W (Elev. 7575 ft)
2:01 pm MDT Mar 26, 2026
4pm MDT Mar 26, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 2, 2026
 
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