Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains and Midwest; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central/southern High Plains and portions of the Midwest. Two Pacific storms will continue to bring heavy mountain snow and gusty winds to the western U.S. through Thursday. A swath of wintry weather, including heavy snow and a wintry mix, is expected from the Northern Plains to New England. 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 80%
Wind Speed WSW 3 MPH
Barometer 29.47 in (997.97 mb)
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Feb 02:20 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

25 Miles SW Salmon ID

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Snow likely, mainly between 3pm and 5pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16. Wind chill values as low as -5. West northwest wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 16 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. Wind chill values as low as -15. West southwest wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 0 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 12. Wind chill values as low as -16. South wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 12 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. Wind chill values as low as -15. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 0 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 14. West southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 14 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 0.

    Low: 0 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 19.

    High: 19 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.

    Low: 9 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 26.

    High: 26 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow likely, mainly between 3pm and 5pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16. Wind chill values as low as -5. West northwest wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. Wind chill values as low as -15. West southwest wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 12. Wind chill values as low as -16. South wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. Wind chill values as low as -15. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 14. West southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 0.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 19.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 26.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Monday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 30.
Monday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26.
Basemap Options
Click map to change the forecast location
Loading map...

ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
25 Miles SW Salmon ID
 44.88°N 114.21°W (Elev. 8983 ft)
1:02 pm MST Feb 18, 2026
2pm MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 24, 2026
 
Get as KML Get as XML

Additional Resources

Radar & Satellite Image

Link to Local Radar Data Link to Satellite Data

Hourly Weather Forecast

National Digital Forecast Database