Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >

Current conditions at

Challis - Challis Airport (KLLJ)

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

Clear

16°F

-9°C

Humidity	78%
Wind Speed	N 0 MPH
Barometer	30.54 in (1034.2 mb)
Dewpoint	10°F (-12°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	30 Dec 07:20 AM MST

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Extended Forecast for

7 Miles NNE Mackay ID

Today
High: 28 °F
Becoming
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 18 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 24 °F
Partly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 20 °F
Mostly Cloudy
New Year's Day
High: 21 °F
Snow Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 18 °F
Chance Snow
Friday
High: 22 °F
Chance Snow
Friday Night
Low: 19 °F
Chance Snow
and Breezy
Saturday
High: 22 °F
Snow Likely
and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today

Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 28. West northwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 18. West northwest wind 6 to 10 mph.

Wednesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 24. West wind 6 to 10 mph.

Wednesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. West wind 7 to 9 mph.

New Year's Day

Snow likely, mainly after 11am. Cloudy, with a high near 21. West southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Thursday Night

A 40 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 18. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Friday

A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Friday Night

A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11pm. Cloudy, with a low around 19. Breezy.

Saturday

Snow likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night

A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.

Sunday

A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 15.