Cold Temperatures for the Eastern U.S.; Lake Effect Snow in the Great Lakes; Heavy Rain in the Pacific Northwest

Cold temperatures will continue across much of the eastern U.S. into today. Heavy lake effect snow continues into today east of Lakes Erie and Ontario. Two Pacific cold fronts will cross the Pacific Northwest early this week followed by another atmospheric river. Heavy rain and gusty winds are expected through midweek, with the potential for renewed urban and river flooding. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

High Wind Watch in effect from December 17, 05:00 AM MST until December 17, 05:00 PM MST

Current conditions at

Challis - Challis Airport (KLLJ)

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

Overcast

37°F

3°C

Humidity	44%
Wind Speed	N 0 MPH
Barometer	30.2 in (1022.69 mb)
Dewpoint	17°F (-8°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	15 Dec 04:20 PM MST

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

11 Miles NNW Mackay ID

High Wind Watch December 17, 05:00am until December 17, 05:00pm

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High Wind Watch

Tonight
Low: 24 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Mostly
Cloudy and
Breezy
Tuesday
High: 26 °F
Mostly Cloudy
and Breezy
then Mostly
Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 21 °F⇑
Heavy Snow
and Windy
Wednesday
High: 26 °F
Windy. Heavy
Snow then
Chance Snow
Wednesday Night
Low: 8 °F
Partly Cloudy
and Blustery
then Mostly
Cloudy
Thursday
High: 22 °F
Heavy Snow
Thursday Night
Low: 19 °F
Heavy Snow
and Windy
Friday
High: 22 °F
Snow and
Windy
Friday Night
Low: 8 °F
Snow Likely
and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Breezy, with a west wind 11 to 16 mph increasing to 19 to 24 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph.

Tuesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 26. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 16 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Tuesday Night

Snow likely after 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to near 21 by 11pm, then rising to around 26 during the remainder of the night. Windy, with a west southwest wind 16 to 26 mph increasing to 29 to 39 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

Wednesday

Snow, mainly before 11am. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 26. Wind chill values as low as -15. Windy, with a west wind 36 to 45 mph, with gusts as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

Wednesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Blustery, with a west wind 18 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 47 mph.

Thursday

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 22. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

Thursday Night

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 19. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

Friday

Snow. High near 22. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday Night

Snow likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 14. Breezy.