Cold Temperatures for the Eastern U.S.; Lake Effect Snow in the Great Lakes; Heavy Rain in the Pacific Northwest

Cold temperatures will continue across much of the eastern U.S. into today. Heavy lake effect snow continues into today east of Lakes Erie and Ontario. Two Pacific cold fronts will cross the Pacific Northwest early this week followed by another atmospheric river. Heavy rain and gusty winds are expected through midweek, with the potential for renewed urban and river flooding. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

High Wind Watch in effect from December 17, 05:00 AM MST until December 17, 05:00 PM MST

Current conditions at

Challis - Challis Airport (KLLJ)

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

Overcast

38°F

3°C

Humidity	46%
Wind Speed	N 0 MPH
Barometer	30.2 in (1022.69 mb)
Dewpoint	19°F (-7°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	15 Dec 04:55 PM MST

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

6 Miles N Mackay ID

High Wind Watch December 17, 05:00am until December 17, 05:00pm

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High Wind Watch

Tonight
Low: 27 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 30 °F
Partly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 27 °F
Snow Likely
and Breezy
Wednesday
High: 28 °F
Windy. Heavy
Snow then
Chance Snow
Wednesday Night
Low: 12 °F
Partly Cloudy
and Blustery
then Mostly
Cloudy
Thursday
High: 25 °F
Snow
Thursday Night
Low: 22 °F
Snow and
Breezy
Friday
High: 25 °F
Snow and
Breezy
Friday Night
Low: 13 °F
Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. West wind 9 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Tuesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 30. West wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Tuesday Night

Snow likely after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 27. Breezy, with a southwest wind 13 to 18 mph increasing to 24 to 29 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Wednesday

Snow, mainly before 11am. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 28. Wind chill values as low as -7. Windy, with a south southwest wind 29 to 34 mph becoming west in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

Wednesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Blustery, with a west wind 14 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.

Thursday

Snow, mainly after 11am. High near 25. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Thursday Night

Snow. Low around 22. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Friday

Snow. High near 25. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday Night

Snow likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 17.