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.

Rain

39°F

4°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed N 4 MPH
Barometer 29.74 in (1007.11 mb)
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill36°F (2°C)
Last update 24 Dec 04:55 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles NNW Mackay ID

Winter Weather Advisory December 24, 05:10pm until December 25, 05:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory December 24, 05:10pm until December 25, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 20. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 17 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: A chance of snow before 8am, then snow likely after 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. South southwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 21 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 16. Wind chill values as low as -2. Breezy, with a south wind 18 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 20. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    High: 20 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely.  Cloudy, with a low around 5. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 5 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 8. Breezy.  New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 8 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -5.

    Low: -5 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 27. South wind around 21 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 20. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 17 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.
Christmas Day
A chance of snow before 8am, then snow likely after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. South southwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 16. Wind chill values as low as -2. Breezy, with a south wind 18 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 20. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 5. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 8. Breezy. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -5.
Sunday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 8.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 1.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 15.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 21.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 15.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 24.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles NNW Mackay ID
 44.05°N 113.65°W (Elev. 11194 ft)
4:31 pm MST Dec 24, 2025
5pm MST Dec 24, 2025-6pm MST Dec 31, 2025
 
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