Dangerous Heat in the East; Critical Fire Weather in the Southwest

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will intensify across most of the central and eastern U.S this week. Heat indices will likely exceed 100 degrees. Heat is likely to continue across the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day holiday weekend. Critical fire weather conditions will continue today and likely Tuesday across portions of the Four Corners and northern High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Salmon, Lemhi County Airport (KSMN)

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

Rain

50°F

10°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.99 in (1015.58 mb)
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 29 Jun 03:21 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles SSW Salmon ID

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 40 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Southwest wind around 7 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of rain between midnight and 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. South southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 62. South wind 3 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 62 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then a chance of rain between 10pm and 11pm.  Low around 46. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 46 °F

    Rain then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of rain, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 66 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 68.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Southwest wind around 7 mph.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of rain between midnight and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. South southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Tuesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 62. South wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
Rain and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then a chance of rain between 10pm and 11pm. Low around 46. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 68.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
Independence Day
Sunny, with a high near 73.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 51.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 78.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles SSW Salmon ID
 44.96°N 113.98°W (Elev. 6161 ft)
2:00 pm MDT Jun 29, 2026
3pm MDT Jun 29, 2026-6pm MDT Jul 6, 2026
 
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