Heavy Snow in the Central/Southern Rockies; Below Average Temperatures in the Central and Eastern US

Moderate to heavy snowfall is expected in the central/southern Rockies and adjacent High Plains today. Lake-enhanced snowfall is expected downwind of the Great Lakes today. Showers and thunderstorms will be possible this evening into tonight across the western Gulf Coast states. Temperatures across much of the central and eastern CONUS will remain below average and chilly to end the week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Salmon, Lemhi County Airport (KSMN)

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

Partly Cloudy

21°F

-6°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.24 in (1024.04 mb)
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 03 Dec 09:05 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles E Salmon ID

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 18. West northwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

    High: 18 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 12. Wind chill values as low as zero. West wind 7 to 9 mph.

    Low: 12 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of snow after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. West wind around 10 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 20 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 11pm.  Cloudy, with a low around 18. West wind 10 to 13 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly after 11am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. West wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow.  Low around 21. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow.  High near 22. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24.

    High: 24 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 18. West northwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 12. Wind chill values as low as zero. West wind 7 to 9 mph.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. West wind around 10 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 11pm. Cloudy, with a low around 18. West wind 10 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly after 11am. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. West wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow. Low around 21. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. High near 22. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Monday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 25.
Monday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, 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)
1:01 am MST Dec 3, 2025
9am MST Dec 3, 2025-6pm MST Dec 9, 2025
 
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