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 S 3 MPH
Barometer 29.89 in (1012.19 mb)
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 3.50 mi
Last update 02 Jan 03:20 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles NNE Mackay ID

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 27. West northwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 30. West wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 30 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 22. Southwest wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 22 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow after 11am.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 27. South wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow.  Low around 21. Southwest wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow.  High near 23. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 21.

    High: 21 °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

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 27. West northwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 30. West wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 22. Southwest wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow after 11am. Increasing clouds, with a high near 27. South wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 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 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. High near 23. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 21.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 19.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 14.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles NNE Mackay ID
 44.04°N 113.52°W (Elev. 9600 ft)
1:59 am MST Jan 2, 2026
3am MST Jan 2, 2026-6pm MST Jan 8, 2026
 
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