Prolonged Atmospheric River in the Pacific Northwest; Snow and High Winds in the North-Central U.S.

A prolonged atmospheric river will continue impacting the Pacific Northwest with heavy rainfall which has lead to areas of urban and river flooding along with gusty winds into Thursday. A clipper will bring heavy snow, some mixed wintry precipitation, and gusty to high winds across the northern Plains, Upper Midwest, and the Great Lakes into Thursday morning. Read More >

Current conditions at

Challis - Challis Airport (KLLJ)

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

Clear

52°F

11°C

Humidity 43%
Wind Speed SSW 3 MPH
Barometer 29.95 in (1014.22 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 09 Dec 10:30 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

13 Miles NNW Mackay ID

  • Today

    Today: A 50 percent chance of snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 22 by 5pm. West northwest wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.  Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly between 11pm and midnight.  Cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 29 by 5am. West wind 13 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of snow before 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. West wind 17 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. West wind 16 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 28. West wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 28 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 28.

    High: 28 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.

    High: 29 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 50 percent chance of snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 22 by 5pm. West northwest wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly between 11pm and midnight. Cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 29 by 5am. West wind 13 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. West wind 17 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. West wind 16 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 28. West wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 28.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 26.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 27.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
13 Miles NNW Mackay ID
 44.08°N 113.74°W (Elev. 10069 ft)
10:30 am MST Dec 9, 2025
10am MST Dec 9, 2025-6pm MST Dec 15, 2025
 
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