Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. Read More >

Current conditions at

Salmon, Lemhi County Airport (KSMN)

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

Mostly Cloudy

37°F

3°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.72 in (1006.44 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 12 Apr 09:35 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

25 Miles SW Salmon ID

  • Today

    Today: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 38. South southeast wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Snow Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers likely, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. West southwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers.  High near 31. Southwest wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. West wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    Low: 25 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 36. West southwest wind 9 to 14 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 34 mph.

    High: 36 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Breezy.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 27 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers.  High near 31. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow.  Cloudy, with a low around 17. Breezy.

    Low: 17 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21.

    High: 21 °F

    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 38. South southeast wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow showers likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. West southwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Monday
Snow showers. High near 31. Southwest wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. West wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 36. West southwest wind 9 to 14 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 34 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Breezy. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday
Snow showers. High near 31. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 17. Breezy.
Thursday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Friday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
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Point Forecast:
25 Miles SW Salmon ID
 44.88°N 114.21°W (Elev. 8983 ft)
2:01 am MDT Apr 12, 2026
9am MDT Apr 12, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 18, 2026
 
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