Water Temperature of the Yankee Fork Salmon River in Sunbeam, ID
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Measurement Time: Thursday, December 25, 2025, 7:15 AM MST
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Station Name: YANKEE FORK SALMON RIVER NR CLAYTON ID
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 5,991 feet
Nearest Address:
Yankee Fork Rd
Sunbeam, ID 83278
Custer County
GPS Coordinates: 44.27888889, -114.7338889
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Weather for Sunbeam, Idaho
Current Weather
Humidity: 80%
Heat Index: 34.2°F
Feels Like: 29°F
Wind: SSE 3.7 mph
Wind Gusts: 10 mph
Wind Chill: 29°F
Dew Point: 29°F
Chance of Precipitation: 34%
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 0%
Visibility: 10 mi
UV Index: 0
Five Day Weather Forecast

Thu
H: 36°F
L: 30°F

Fri
H: 32°F
L: 22°F

Sat
H: 15°F
L: -6°F

Sun
H: 30°F
L: -6°F

Mon
H: 34°F
L: 1°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.95 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.05 μg/m3
Ozone: 92 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:39 AM
Sunset: 5:05 PM
Daylight: 8 hrs 52 mins
Moon Transit: 5:14 PM
Moonset: 11:04 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 29.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:58 AM - 3:28 AM4:44 PM - 7:14 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM11:08 AM - 12:38 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Winter Storm Warning issued December 25 at 4:00AM MST until December 25 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Pocatello ID
Effective: Thu December 25, 2025, 4:00 AM
Expires: Thu December 25, 2025, 5:00 PM
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 4 inches, mostly at Galena Summit and into the higher elevation backcountry. * WHERE...Big Lost Highlands/Copper Basin and Sun Valley Region. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511.idaho.gov for the latest road conditions.
Winter Weather Advisory issued December 25 at 4:00AM MST until December 25 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Pocatello ID
Effective: Thu December 25, 2025, 4:00 AM
Expires: Thu December 25, 2025, 5:00 PM
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations 1 to 3 inches. * WHERE...Frank Church Wilderness, Lost River Range, and Sawtooth/Stanley Basin. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511.idaho.gov for the latest road conditions.
Avalanche Warning issued December 25 at 7:23AM MST by NWS Pocatello ID
Non-Weather Emergency Message. Not sent to IPAWS.
Effective: Thu December 25, 2025, 7:23 AM
Expires: Fri December 26, 2025, 7:00 AM
AVWPIH * WHAT...Avalanche Warning. The avalanche danger is HIGH. The combination of heavy snowfall and wind are overloading a weak snowpack. * WHERE...The White Cloud, Smoky, Boulder, and Pioneer Mountains, including the mountains east of Smiley Creek and near Galena Summit, Baker Creek, Trail Creek Summit, and Triumph. * WHEN...Until 7 AM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Human-triggered avalanches large enough to bury people, snap trees, and destroy structures are very likely. Avalanches may strike roadways, trails, and buildings in the valley bottom.
Very dangerous avalanche conditions exist. Travel in avalanche terrain is not recommended. Stay off and out from below steep slopes, slopes steeper than about 30 degrees. Avalanches may be triggered remotely, from flat terrain above, below, and to the sides of steep slopes. Consult www.sawtoothavalanche.com or www.avalanche.org for more detailed information. Similar avalanche danger may exist at locations outside the coverage area of this or any avalanche center.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 34°F
Average Humidity: 91%
Wind: 4.9 mph
UV Index: 0.2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.78 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.98 μg/m3
Ozone: 86.72 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:39 AM
Sunset: 5:05 PM
Daylight: 8 hrs 52 mins
Moon Transit: 5:14 PM
Moonset: 11:04 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 29.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:58 AM - 3:28 AM4:44 PM - 7:14 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM11:08 AM - 12:38 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 28.5°F
Average Humidity: 92%
Wind: 15.7 mph
UV Index: 0.2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.42 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.07 μg/m3
Ozone: 97.12 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:39 AM
Sunset: 5:06 PM
Daylight: 8 hrs 52 mins
Moon Transit: 6:00 PM
Moonset: 12:04 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 40.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:43 AM - 4:13 AM5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Minor Periods
11:27 AM - 12:57 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 10.8°F
Average Humidity: 88%
Wind: 7.4 mph
UV Index: 0.2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.33 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.11 μg/m3
Ozone: 96.36 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:40 AM
Sunset: 5:07 PM
Daylight: 8 hrs 52 mins
Moon Transit: 2:23 AM
Moonset: 12:15 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 51.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:53 AM - 4:23 AM1:53 AM - 4:23 AM
Minor Periods
11:46 AM - 1:16 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 6.7°F
Average Humidity: 84%
Wind: 2.7 mph
UV Index: 0.3
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.08 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.24 μg/m3
Ozone: 90.84 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:40 AM
Sunset: 5:07 PM
Daylight: 8 hrs 53 mins
Moon Transit: 7:32 PM
Moonset: 1:28 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 63.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:13 AM - 5:43 AM7:02 PM - 9:32 PM
Minor Periods
12:07 AM - 1:37 PM12:58 AM - 2:28 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 8.8°F
Average Humidity: 88%
Wind: 2.7 mph
UV Index: 0
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.6 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.37 μg/m3
Ozone: 95.92 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:41 AM
Sunset: 5:08 PM
Daylight: 8 hrs 54 mins
Moon Transit: 8:25 PM
Moonset: 2:46 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 73.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:03 AM - 6:33 AM7:55 PM - 10:25 PM
Minor Periods
12:31 AM - 2:01 PM2:16 AM - 3:46 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
