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Snow Squalls May Impact New Year's Eve Travel from the Great Lakes to the Mid-Atlantic; Heavy Rain Returns to California

Lake effect snow will continue through Friday bringing significant snowfall to areas east to southeast of the Great Lakes. Snow squalls may impact New Year's Eve travel this evening and overnight across parts of the Great Lakes, Ohio Valley, Mid-Atlantic, and Upstate New York. Heavy rain will bring another flash flooding threat for southern California New Year's Eve into New Year's Day. Read More >

Current conditions at

Challis - Challis Airport (KLLJ)

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

Clear

18°F

-8°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.38 in (1028.79 mb)
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 31 Dec 05:20 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles N Mackay ID

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. West southwest wind around 6 mph.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 25. Southwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A 50 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 26. West southwest wind around 6 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 23. West wind around 6 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 29. West wind 6 to 8 mph.

    High: 29 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23.

    High: 23 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. West southwest wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 25. Southwest wind around 6 mph.
New Year's Day
A 50 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 26. West southwest wind around 6 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 23. West wind around 6 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 29. West wind 6 to 8 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 22.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 22.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles N Mackay ID
 44.01°N 113.61°W (Elev. 9623 ft)
Last Update:
4:31 am MST Dec 31, 2025
Forecast Valid:
5am MST Dec 31, 2025-6pm MST Jan 6, 2026
 
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