Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Current conditions at

Salmon, Lemhi County Airport (KSMN)

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

Clear

9°F

-13°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.45 in (1031.16 mb)
Dewpoint 6°F (-14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Jan 04:56 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles SSE Salmon ID

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Sunny, with a high near 27. Light and variable wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 27 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 20. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 30. West wind 6 to 9 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon.

    High: 30 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 14. Northwest wind around 7 mph becoming southwest in the evening.

    Low: 14 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 28. West southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.

    High: 28 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.

    Low: 17 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 28.

    High: 28 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 26.

    High: 26 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 27. Light and variable wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 20. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 30. West wind 6 to 9 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 14. Northwest wind around 7 mph becoming southwest in the evening.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 28. West southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 28.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 26.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 26.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles SSE Salmon ID
 45.06°N 113.85°W (Elev. 7946 ft)
2:07 am MST Jan 19, 2026
5am MST Jan 19, 2026-6pm MST Jan 25, 2026
 
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