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Current conditions at

Salmon, Lemhi County Airport (KSMN)

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

Rain

64°F

18°C

Humidity 67%
Wind Speed SSW 6 MPH
Barometer 29.78 in (1008.47 mb)
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 26 Jun 05:20 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

21 Miles NW Challis ID

Winter Storm Warning June 27, 06:00pm until June 29, 09:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Cloudy, with a high near 56. West southwest wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am.  Low around 40. West southwest wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 40 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain showers before 9am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow showers between 9am and noon, then rain showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 44. West southwest wind 5 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 3am. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 8900 feet lowering to 7800 feet after midnight . Low around 29. West northwest wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers likely before 3pm, then rain and snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible.  Cloudy, with a high near 37. West northwest wind 5 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Snow Likely
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 3am.  Snow level 8000 feet. Low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain and snow likely before noon, then a chance of rain and snow showers between noon and 3pm, then a chance of rain showers after 3pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 8100 feet rising to 9300 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 56. West southwest wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tonight
A chance of rain and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Low around 40. West southwest wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
Rain showers before 9am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow showers between 9am and noon, then rain showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible. High near 44. West southwest wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 3am. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 8900 feet lowering to 7800 feet after midnight . Low around 29. West northwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow showers likely before 3pm, then rain and snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Cloudy, with a high near 37. West northwest wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 3am. Snow level 8000 feet. Low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday
Rain and snow likely before noon, then a chance of rain and snow showers between noon and 3pm, then a chance of rain showers after 3pm. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 8100 feet rising to 9300 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 54.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Friday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
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Point Forecast:
21 Miles NW Challis ID
 44.69°N 114.56°W (Elev. 7835 ft)
2:01 pm MDT Jun 26, 2026
5pm MDT Jun 26, 2026-6pm MDT Jul 3, 2026
 
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