Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall in the Ohio Valley and Great Lakes; Winter Weather in the Northern Tier

A slow moving front extending from the Great Lakes region into the Plains will bring snow, wintry mix, and ice accumulation north of the front from the Upper Midwest into New England, and severe weather and heavy rain south of the front. Scattered severe thunderstorms with damaging gusts, severe hail, and heavy rain are expected across parts of the Great Lakes/Midwest through tonight. Read More >

Current conditions at

Salmon, Lemhi County Airport (KSMN)

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

Rain

41°F

5°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.85 in (1010.84 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 31 Mar 12:35 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

14 Miles SW Salmon ID

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Snow showers, mainly before 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 36. West southwest wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of snow after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. West wind 9 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow, mainly before 5pm.  High near 37. Southwest wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow, mainly after midnight.  Low around 22. South southwest wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 25. Blustery, with a southwest wind 18 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Blustery

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Blustery.  New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Blustery

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow showers, mainly before 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 36. West southwest wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tonight
A 50 percent chance of snow after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. West wind 9 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow, mainly before 5pm. High near 37. Southwest wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow, mainly after midnight. Low around 22. South southwest wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 25. Blustery, with a southwest wind 18 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Blustery. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 41.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
14 Miles SW Salmon ID
 45.02°N 114.08°W (Elev. 8927 ft)
12:21 pm MDT Mar 31, 2026
12pm MDT Mar 31, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 6, 2026
 
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