Dangerous Heat Builds and Expands; Critical Fire Weather for the Southwest; Severe Thunderstorms for Plains and Midwest

Dangerous to record breaking heat will build across the center of the nation and slowly build eastward this week. Wildfire conditions remain critical for the Southwest and portions of the Great Basin through Monday. For the northern Plains and upper Midwest, severe thunderstorms with the potential for large to very large hail and severe winds are the primary hazards. Read More >

Current conditions at

Salmon, Lemhi County Airport (KSMN)

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

Rain

45°F

7°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed NNE 4 MPH
Barometer 29.83 in (1010.16 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill43°F (6°C)
Last update 29 Jun 02:35 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles ESE Salmon ID

Winter Storm Warning June 29, 02:51am until June 29, 09:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning June 29, 02:51am until June 29, 09:00am

    NOW until 9:00am Mon

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow before 3pm, then rain and snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 36. West wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain between 10pm and 11pm.  Snow level 9700 feet rising to 10300 feet after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. West northwest wind 5 to 9 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. West wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 9pm, then rain between 9pm and midnight.  Low around 37. West wind 6 to 8 mph becoming northeast after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 37 °F

    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 27. West wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Monday
Snow before 3pm, then rain and snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 36. West wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain between 10pm and 11pm. Snow level 9700 feet rising to 10300 feet after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. West northwest wind 5 to 9 mph.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. West wind 5 to 7 mph.
Tuesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 9pm, then rain between 9pm and midnight. Low around 37. West wind 6 to 8 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 54.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Independence Day
Sunny, with a high near 57.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 39.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 63.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
16 Miles ESE Salmon ID
 45.11°N 113.58°W (Elev. 8967 ft)
2:01 am MDT Jun 29, 2026
2am MDT Jun 29, 2026-6pm MDT Jul 5, 2026
 
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