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.

freezing fog

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.94 in (1013.89 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 0.25 mi
Last update 02 Jan 07:55 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles NE Mackay ID

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 27. West wind 6 to 14 mph.

    High: 27 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Southwest wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. South wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow.  Low around 21. West southwest wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow.  High near 22. West southwest wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 19 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.

    Low: 11 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 17.

    High: 17 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 27. West wind 6 to 14 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Southwest wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. South wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. Low around 21. West southwest wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. High near 22. West southwest wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 17.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 12.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles NE Mackay ID
 43.99°N 113.55°W (Elev. 9961 ft)
4:31 am MST Jan 2, 2026
8am MST Jan 2, 2026-6pm MST Jan 8, 2026
 
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