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Tropical Depression Nine in the Gulf of America; California October Heat Wave Continues

Tropical Depression Nine is forecast to track toward the central U.S. Gulf Coast while strengthening into a tropical storm by early Wednesday and a hurricane on Thursday. Stay tuned to forecast updates. Much higher than typical October temperatures will continue across much of California through midweek. Temperatures are forecast to gradually cool beginning Thursday in Coastal California. Read More >

Current conditions at

Salmon, Lemhi County Airport (KSMN)

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

Clear

52°F

11°C

Humidity 53%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.18 in (1022.01 mb)
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 06 Oct 10:10 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

26 Miles NE Challis ID

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 44. West southwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 56. West wind 5 to 8 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38. North wind around 6 mph becoming southwest after midnight.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 55. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

    High: 55 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 55. Breezy.

    High: 55 °F

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. Breezy.

    Low: 37 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow likely, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 44. West southwest wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 56. West wind 5 to 8 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38. North wind around 6 mph becoming southwest after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 55. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 55. Breezy.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. Breezy.
Saturday
A chance of snow after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
Saturday Night
Snow likely, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Sunday
Snow likely, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27.
Sunday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Columbus Day
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 27.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
26 Miles NE Challis ID
 44.78°N 113.88°W (Elev. 9642 ft)
Last Update:
12:22 pm MDT Oct 6, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10pm MDT Oct 6, 2026-6pm MDT Oct 13, 2026
 
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