Heavy Rain and Mountain Snow Lingers in California; Winter Storm Impacting the Great Lakes and Northeast U.S.

An atmospheric river will wind down through today across California with lingering heavy rainfall, heavy mountain snow, and gusty winds. A wintry mix of freezing rain, sleet, and snow will cause hazardous travel conditions for the Great Lakes into the northern Mid-Atlantic and southern New England today through Saturday morning. Areas of tree damage and power outages are possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Salmon, Lemhi County Airport (KSMN)

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

Overcast

37°F

3°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed S 5 MPH
Barometer 29.71 in (1006.1 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill33°F (1°C)
Last update 26 Dec 05:20 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

25 Miles SW Salmon ID

Winter Weather Advisory until December 27, 08:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory until December 27, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Sat

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 19 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow, mainly before 9am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Widespread blowing snow, mainly before noon. High near 23. Wind chill values as low as -3. Windy, with a south southwest wind 22 to 31 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 1am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Widespread blowing snow, mainly after midnight. Increasing clouds, with a low around 8. Wind chill values as low as -11. Windy, with a west southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 8 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow.  Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 8am. High near 11. Wind chill values as low as -14. Breezy, with a west wind 18 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 11 °F

    Snow and
    Blowing Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -6. West northwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: -6 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 11.

    High: 11 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 1.

    Low: 1 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 19.

    High: 19 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. South southwest wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.
Friday
Snow, mainly before 9am. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before noon. High near 23. Wind chill values as low as -3. Windy, with a south southwest wind 22 to 31 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow, mainly after midnight. Increasing clouds, with a low around 8. Wind chill values as low as -11. Windy, with a west southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 8am. High near 11. Wind chill values as low as -14. Breezy, with a west wind 18 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -6. West northwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 11.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 1.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 19.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 25.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 28.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
New Year's Day
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 27.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
25 Miles SW Salmon ID
 44.88°N 114.21°W (Elev. 8983 ft)
1:03 am MST Dec 26, 2025
5am MST Dec 26, 2025-6pm MST Jan 1, 2026
 
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