Heavy Snow in the Central/Southern Rockies; Below Average Temperatures in the Central and Eastern US

Moderate to heavy snowfall is expected in the central/southern Rockies and adjacent High Plains today. Lake-enhanced snowfall is expected downwind of the Great Lakes today. Showers and thunderstorms will be possible this evening into tonight across the western Gulf Coast states. Temperatures across much of the central and eastern CONUS will remain below average and chilly to end the week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Challis - Challis Airport (KLLJ)

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

Clear

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 54%
Wind Speed WNW 4 MPH
Barometer 30.12 in (1019.98 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill26°F (-3°C)
Last update 03 Dec 04:35 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles NE Mackay ID

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. Wind chill values as low as -1. West northwest wind 6 to 11 mph.

    Low: 13 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 3pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 22. Wind chill values as low as zero. West wind 7 to 11 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 22 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. West northwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. West southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Breezy, with a west wind 14 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 22. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 13 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 23.

    High: 23 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. Wind chill values as low as -1. West northwest wind 6 to 11 mph.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 22. Wind chill values as low as zero. West wind 7 to 11 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. West northwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. West southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Breezy, with a west wind 14 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 22. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 23.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 26.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 30.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 31.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles NE Mackay ID
 44.01°N 113.52°W (Elev. 9265 ft)
4:31 pm MST Dec 3, 2025
4pm MST Dec 3, 2025-6pm MST Dec 10, 2025
 
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