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.

Mist

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.86 in (1011.18 mb)
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 4.00 mi
Last update 02 Jan 01:20 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles NNE Mackay ID

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Snow likely.  Cloudy, with a low around 20. West northwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 25. West wind 8 to 17 mph.

    High: 25 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. West wind 9 to 15 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. South wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 20 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow.  Low around 18. Breezy, with a southwest wind 17 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 20 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 16.

    High: 16 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.

    Low: 7 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 20. West northwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 25. West wind 8 to 17 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. West wind 9 to 15 mph.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. South wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. Low around 18. Breezy, with a southwest wind 17 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 25 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 20. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. 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 16.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 13.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 13.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 9.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles NNE Mackay ID
 44.01°N 113.58°W (Elev. 10722 ft)
10:31 pm MST Jan 1, 2026
1am MST Jan 2, 2026-6pm MST Jan 8, 2026
 
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