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

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.92 in (1013.21 mb)
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 2.50 mi
Last update 02 Jan 06:20 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

18 Miles NNW Mackay ID

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to near 23 by noon, then falling to around 19 during the remainder of the day. West southwest wind 9 to 14 mph.

    High: 23 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 19 to 24 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Mostly
    Cloudy and
    Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow after 11am.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 21. Breezy, with a south wind 18 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 21 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow.  Low around 17. Breezy, with a southwest wind 21 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow.  High near 18. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 21 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 18 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 15 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.

    Low: 7 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 13.

    High: 13 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to near 23 by noon, then falling to around 19 during the remainder of the day. West southwest wind 9 to 14 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 19 to 24 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow after 11am. Increasing clouds, with a high near 21. Breezy, with a south wind 18 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. Low around 17. Breezy, with a southwest wind 21 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. High near 18. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 21 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 13.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Breezy.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 13. Breezy.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 7.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
18 Miles NNW Mackay ID
 44.14°N 113.79°W (Elev. 11106 ft)
4:31 am MST Jan 2, 2026
6am MST Jan 2, 2026-6pm MST Jan 8, 2026
 
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