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.

Partly Cloudy

34°F

1°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.99 in (1015.58 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 02 Jan 05:20 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles NNE Mackay ID

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Southwest wind 8 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow after 11am.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 28. South southwest wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow.  Low around 22. South southwest wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely, mainly after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Southwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 22. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.

    Low: 12 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 20.

    High: 20 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.

    Low: 14 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Southwest wind 8 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow after 11am. Increasing clouds, with a high near 28. South southwest wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. Low around 22. South southwest wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Southwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 22. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 20.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 12.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 3.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 13.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles NNE Mackay ID
 44.04°N 113.52°W (Elev. 9600 ft)
4:31 pm MST Jan 2, 2026
5pm MST Jan 2, 2026-6pm MST Jan 9, 2026
 
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