Severe Thunderstorms for the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

A round of severe thunderstorms are forecast across areas of the Southern Plains, Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes this afternoon and tonight; The threat for flash flooding will also accompany these storms. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Salmon, Lemhi County Airport (KSMN)

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

Overcast

43°F

6°C

Humidity 41%
Wind Speed N 13 MPH
Barometer 30.17 in (1021.67 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill36°F (2°C)
Last update 17 Apr 02:35 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles SSE Salmon ID

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of snow after 3pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 30. Northwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 30 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 21. North northwest wind 12 to 17 mph becoming northwest 6 to 11 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 44. West wind 6 to 11 mph becoming south in the morning.

    High: 44 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 29. South wind 9 to 11 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. South wind around 9 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of snow after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 30. Northwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 21. North northwest wind 12 to 17 mph becoming northwest 6 to 11 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 44. West wind 6 to 11 mph becoming south in the morning.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29. South wind 9 to 11 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. South wind around 9 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of rain after midnight. Snow level 9700 feet lowering to 8900 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Wednesday
Rain and snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles SSE Salmon ID
 45.06°N 113.85°W (Elev. 7946 ft)
2:00 pm MDT Apr 17, 2026
2pm MDT Apr 17, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 23, 2026
 
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