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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

Salmon, Lemhi County Airport (KSMN)

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

Mostly Cloudy

32°F

0°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.02 in (1016.59 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 02 Jan 06:20 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

31 Miles WNW Challis ID

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 23. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 23 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely. Increasing clouds, with a high near 32. South wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 16 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22.

    High: 22 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of snow, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow likely. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 23. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Snow likely. Increasing clouds, with a high near 32. South wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 16 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Monday
Snow likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 15.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5.
Friday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 18.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
31 Miles WNW Challis ID
 44.76°N 114.76°W (Elev. 9058 ft)
Last Update:
1:02 pm MST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6pm MST Jan 2, 2026-6pm MST Jan 9, 2026
 
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