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.

light snow,mist

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 95%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.87 in (1011.51 mb)
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility 1.75 mi
Last update 01 Jan 07:23 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles NNE Mackay ID

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow.  Low around 23. West northwest wind 8 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11am.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 28. West wind 7 to 14 mph.

    High: 28 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. West wind 7 to 13 mph.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. South wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow.  Low around 21. Southwest wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 19.

    High: 19 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.

    Low: 10 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow. Low around 23. West northwest wind 8 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 11am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 28. West wind 7 to 14 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. West wind 7 to 13 mph.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. South wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. Low around 21. Southwest wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 19.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 17.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 17.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 13.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles NNE Mackay ID
 43.99°N 113.55°W (Elev. 9961 ft)
6:34 pm MST Jan 1, 2026
7pm MST Jan 1, 2026-6pm MST Jan 8, 2026
 
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