Atmospheric River Bringing Heavy Rain to Southern California and Heavy Snow to the Sierra Nevadas

A strong atmospheric river will continue heavy rain over southern California through Friday. The heaviest rainfall is ongoing today in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall has begun over the Sierra Nevada Mountains and will continue through Friday. Travel will become increasingly difficult over the passes due to snow and strong winds. Read More >

Current conditions at

Challis - Challis Airport (KLLJ)

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

Mostly Cloudy

46°F

8°C

Humidity	52%
Wind Speed	ESE 6 MPH
Barometer	29.78 in (1008.47 mb)
Dewpoint	30°F (-1°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	43°F (6°C)
Last update	25 Dec 01:35 PM MST

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

9 Miles NNE Mackay ID

Christmas Day
High: 27 °F
Heavy Snow
Tonight
Low: 20 °F
Heavy Snow
and Breezy
Friday
High: 22 °F⇓
Breezy. Heavy
Snow then
Snow Likely
Friday Night
Low: 9 °F
Chance Snow
Saturday
High: 12 °F
Snow Likely
Saturday Night
Low: -3 °F
Partly Cloudy
and Blustery
Sunday
High: 10 °F
Cold
Sunday Night
Low: 2 °F
Mostly Clear
Monday
High: 18 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Christmas Day

Snow likely, mainly after 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Partly sunny, with a high near 27. South southwest wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Tonight

Snow, mainly after 3am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 20. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 17 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

Friday

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Temperature falling to around 14 by 5pm. Wind chill values as low as -2. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 21 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

Friday Night

A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. Wind chill values as low as -8. West southwest wind 16 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

Saturday

Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12. West wind 18 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around -3. Blustery.

Sunday

Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 10.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 2.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 18.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 11.

Tuesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 24.