Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

Challis - Challis Airport (KLLJ)

Lat: 44.523°NLon: 114.21611°WElev: 5026.0ft.

Mist

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.91 in (1012.87 mb)
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 3.00 mi
Last update 02 Jan 05:30 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

Challis ID

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A slight chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 30 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Calm wind.

    High: 38 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Calm wind.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 38 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. South southwest wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of rain and snow before 11am, then rain likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Rain Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of rain before 8pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 8pm and 11pm, then a chance of snow after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 25 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Calm wind.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Calm wind.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. South southwest wind around 7 mph.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow before 11am, then rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain before 8pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 8pm and 11pm, then a chance of snow after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 31.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Challis ID
 44.51°N 114.22°W (Elev. 5151 ft)
4:31 am MST Jan 2, 2026
5am MST Jan 2, 2026-6pm MST Jan 8, 2026
 
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