Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected to form today from northern Oklahoma into southern Minnesota. Very large hail and tornadoes will be the initial threats this afternoon, then transition into a wind threat tonight. Gusty winds, warm temperatures, and very dry conditions will create a Critical Risk of fire weather across portions of the southern Plains today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Salmon, Lemhi County Airport (KSMN)

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

Overcast

37°F

3°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed NE 3 MPH
Barometer 29.92 in (1013.21 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 23 Apr 05:35 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

22 Miles NW Challis ID

Winter Weather Advisory until April 24, 12:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory until April 24, 12:00pm

    NOW until 12:00pm Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of snow before noon, then snow showers likely, mainly between noon and 3pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Breezy, with a west northwest wind 8 to 13 mph increasing to 17 to 22 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 33 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then Snow
    Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. West wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 6 to 11 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 32 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 19 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly before noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 31. West wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable  after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 16 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 21 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. West northwest wind around 9 mph.
Thursday
A chance of snow before noon, then snow showers likely, mainly between noon and 3pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Breezy, with a west northwest wind 8 to 13 mph increasing to 17 to 22 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. West wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 6 to 11 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 31. West wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Monday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Monday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
22 Miles NW Challis ID
 44.69°N 114.59°W (Elev. 7575 ft)
2:01 am MDT Apr 23, 2026
5am MDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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