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.

Overcast

44°F

7°C

Humidity 59%
Wind Speed S 16 MPH
Barometer 29.87 in (1011.51 mb)
Dewpoint 31°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill37°F (3°C)
Last update 24 Feb 04:56 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles NE Challis ID

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Rain likely.  Snow level 5800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. South southeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain, mainly before 5pm.  High near 48. South wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain likely before 4am, then a chance of rain and snow between 4am and 5am, then a chance of rain after 5am.  Snow level 7200 feet lowering to 5800 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. South southeast wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 37 °F

    Chance Rain
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of rain before 8am, then a chance of snow.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. West wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 46 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 20. West southwest wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain likely. Snow level 5800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. South southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Rain, mainly before 5pm. High near 48. South wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tuesday Night
Rain likely before 4am, then a chance of rain and snow between 4am and 5am, then a chance of rain after 5am. Snow level 7200 feet lowering to 5800 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. South southeast wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday
A chance of rain before 8am, then a chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. West wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 20. West southwest wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 46.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 50.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 25.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain. Snow level 5800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Sunday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5300 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 51.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles NE Challis ID
 44.7°N 114.05°W (Elev. 4800 ft)
1:01 am MST Feb 24, 2026
5am MST Feb 24, 2026-6pm MST Mar 2, 2026
 
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