Prolonged Atmospheric River in the Pacific Northwest; Snow and High Winds from the Upper Midwest into the Northeast

A prolonged atmospheric river will continue to impact the Pacific Northwest into the Northern Rockies with heavy rainfall, areas of urban and river flooding, landslides, heavy mountain snow, and gusty winds into Thursday. A strong clipper system will bring the threat of heavy snow and high winds across the Upper Midwest/Great Lakes as well as portions of the interior Northeast and Appalachians. Read More >

Current conditions at

Salmon, Lemhi County Airport (KSMN)

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

light rain,mist

38°F

3°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.19 in (1022.35 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 4.00 mi
Last update 09 Dec 11:56 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles E Salmon ID

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 23. West wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, possibly mixing with rain after 11am, then gradually ending. The snow could be heavy at times.  Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 33. West wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. West southwest wind 18 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph.

    Low: 26 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of rain and snow before 2pm, then a chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. West southwest wind 18 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Cloudy, with a low around 29. West wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 30.

    High: 30 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 23. West wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely, possibly mixing with rain after 11am, then gradually ending. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 33. West wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. West southwest wind 18 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow before 2pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. West southwest wind 18 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 29. West wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 30.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Monday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 31.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 29.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
16 Miles E Salmon ID
 45.13°N 113.58°W (Elev. 9042 ft)
2:21 pm MST Dec 9, 2025
12am MST Dec 10, 2025-6pm MST Dec 16, 2025
 
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