Atmospheric River Bringing Heavy Rain to Southern California and Heavy Snow to the Sierra Nevadas

A strong atmospheric river will continue heavy rain over southern California through Friday. The heaviest rainfall is ongoing today in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall has begun over the Sierra Nevada Mountains and will continue through Friday. Travel will become increasingly difficult over the passes due to snow and strong winds. Read More >

Current conditions at

Salmon, Lemhi County Airport (KSMN)

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

freezing fog

18°F

-8°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.89 in (1012.19 mb)
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility 0.25 mi
Last update 24 Dec 08:35 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles S Salmon ID

  • Today

    Today: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 45. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 32. South wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. South wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain and snow.  Snow level 4500 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. South wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 42 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 10.

    Low: 10 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 30.

    High: 30 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 32. South wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Christmas Day
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. South wind around 7 mph.
Friday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 4500 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. South wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 33.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 30.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles S Salmon ID
 45.12°N 113.89°W (Elev. 4035 ft)
1:02 am MST Dec 24, 2025
8am MST Dec 24, 2025-6pm MST Dec 30, 2025
 
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