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.

freezing fog

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.93 in (1013.55 mb)
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 0.25 mi
Last update 02 Jan 07:20 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

19 Miles NE Mackay ID

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 33. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 33 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 26. South southeast wind 6 to 10 mph.

    Low: 26 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. South southeast wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow.  Low around 26. South southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. South wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 26. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 24.

    High: 24 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 33. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 26. South southeast wind 6 to 10 mph.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. South southeast wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. Low around 26. South southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Sunday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. South wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 26. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 24.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 19.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
19 Miles NE Mackay ID
 44.1°N 113.32°W (Elev. 8199 ft)
4:31 am MST Jan 2, 2026
7am MST Jan 2, 2026-6pm MST Jan 8, 2026
 
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