Fire Weather Concerns in the South-Central U.S.; Heavy Precipitation in Northern California and the Great Lakes

Strong winds and dry conditions will promote elevated to critical fire weather conditions across southeast Colorado into the southern Plains and extending into the Ozarks. An atmospheric river will bring heavy rain and a flash flood threat to northern California and heavy mountain snow in the Cascades and Northern Rockies. A clipper system will bring heavy snow to the Great Lakes. Read More >

Current conditions at

Salmon, Lemhi County Airport (KSMN)

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

Rain

43°F

6°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed SE 8 MPH
Barometer 29.84 in (1010.5 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill38°F (3°C)
Last update 24 Feb 12:56 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

22 Miles NW Challis ID

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 33. West southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow.  Low around 28. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow, mainly before noon.  High near 31. West wind 15 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow then
    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 13. West southwest wind 6 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    Low: 13 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 32. West southwest wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 32 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 33. West southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow. Low around 28. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow, mainly before noon. High near 31. West wind 15 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 13. West southwest wind 6 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 32. West southwest wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 20.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 37.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 22.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 39.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
22 Miles NW Challis ID
 44.69°N 114.59°W (Elev. 7575 ft)
11:22 am MST Feb 24, 2026
1pm MST Feb 24, 2026-6pm MST Mar 2, 2026
 
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