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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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Salmon, Lemhi County Airport (KSMN)

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

Clear

N/A

Humidity 75%
Wind Speed SSE 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint N/A
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 28 Dec 02:56 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

25 Miles SW Salmon ID

Winter Weather Advisory until January 2, 12:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory until January 2, 12:00pm

    NOW until 12:00pm Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 25 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Areas
    Freezing Fog

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of snow before 11am. Patchy fog before 11am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. West southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Patchy
    Fog then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. West southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 11am. Patchy fog between 3pm and 5pm. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 28. South southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 28 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow and
    Patchy Fog

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow. Patchy fog before 8pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. South southwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Patchy
    Fog

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25.

    High: 25 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow likely, mainly before 2am. Patchy fog after 2am. Areas of freezing fog before 2am. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 25. West wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow before 11am. Patchy fog before 11am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. West southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. West southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 11am. Patchy fog between 3pm and 5pm. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 28. South southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Patchy fog before 8pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. South southwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday
Snow likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25.
Monday Night
A chance of snow, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 22.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 22.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
25 Miles SW Salmon ID
 44.88°N 114.21°W (Elev. 8983 ft)
Last Update:
1:01 pm MST Jan 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11pm MST Jan 1, 2026-6pm MST Jan 8, 2026
 
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