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 95%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.9 in (1012.53 mb)
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 2.50 mi
Last update 02 Jan 04:21 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

14 Miles NNW Mackay ID

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 26. West northwest wind around 11 mph.

    Low: 26 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 25. West northwest wind 7 to 10 mph.

    High: 25 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. West southwest wind 8 to 17 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow after 11am.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 24. South wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow.  Low around 19. Southwest wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 19 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow.  High near 21. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 21 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18.

    High: 18 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.

    Low: 9 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 20 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 26. West northwest wind around 11 mph.
Friday
Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 25. West northwest wind 7 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. West southwest wind 8 to 17 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow after 11am. Increasing clouds, with a high near 24. South wind 15 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 19. Southwest wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. High near 21. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 16.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 11.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
14 Miles NNW Mackay ID
 44.08°N 113.74°W (Elev. 10069 ft)
4:31 am MST Jan 2, 2026
4am MST Jan 2, 2026-6pm MST Jan 8, 2026
 
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