Weather Alerts For Salmon, ID

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Missoula MT 234 AM MST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...ATMOSPHERIC RIVER TO BRING SIGNIFICANT MOUNTAIN SNOW... .A plume of subtropical moisture associated with an atmospheric river will bring significant mountain snow Thursday into Friday. Snow levels will rise above 5,000 feet Thursday night before quickly dropping Friday morning as strong cold front passes. The heaviest snow accumulations will impact higher elevations above 6,000 feet, especially across the Clearwater and Bitterroot Mountains. Eastern Lemhi County- 234 AM MST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 PM MST FRIDAY ABOVE 6500 FEET... * WHAT...Snow expected above 6500 feet. There is a likelihood of moderate winter weather impacts. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches across Gilmore Summit with 12 to 24 inches over mountain areas including Lost Trail Pass. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Lemhi Pass, Highway 93 Lost Trail Pass to Gibbonsville, Highway 28 Tendoy to Lone Pine, and Bannock Pass. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 5 PM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...For MODERATE winter weather impacts, expect disruptions to normal activities. Hazardous traveling conditions. Use extra caution while driving. Closures and disruptions to infrastructure may occur. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes, especially over higher passes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Outdoor recreationalists should be prepared for winter conditions. Snowfall could impact roads and cold temperatures may result in hypothermia. &&