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Snow Squalls May Impact New Year's Eve Travel from the Great Lakes to the Mid-Atlantic; Heavy Rain Returns to California

Lake effect snow will continue through Friday bringing significant snowfall to areas east to southeast of the Great Lakes. Snow squalls may impact New Year's Eve travel this evening and overnight across parts of the Great Lakes, Ohio Valley, Mid-Atlantic, and Upstate New York. Heavy rain will bring another flash flooding threat for southern California New Year's Eve into New Year's Day. Read More >

Current conditions at

Challis - Challis Airport (KLLJ)

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

Clear

23°F

-5°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.35 in (1027.77 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 31 Dec 10:35 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

14 Miles NNW Mackay ID

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 31. Southwest wind around 7 mph.

    High: 31 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A 50 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 24. West wind 8 to 10 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 21. West wind 7 to 9 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. West wind around 10 mph.

    High: 25 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.

    Low: 17 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19.

    High: 19 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 31. Southwest wind around 7 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.
New Year's Day
A 50 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 24. West wind 8 to 10 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 21. West wind 7 to 9 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. West wind around 10 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 19.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 17.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
14 Miles NNW Mackay ID
 44.08°N 113.74°W (Elev. 10069 ft)
Last Update:
10:31 am MST Dec 31, 2025
Forecast Valid:
10am MST Dec 31, 2025-6pm MST Jan 6, 2026
 
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