Blizzard Conditions Are Forecast Across Parts of the Northern Plains and Upper Great Lakes

In the north-central U.S., a strong storm will continue to bring heavy snow and gusty to high winds over parts of the northern Plains and Upper Midwest tonight before moving across the Great Lakes with heavy lake effect snow Wednesday into Thanksgiving Day. Read More >

Current conditions at

Challis - Challis Airport (KLLJ)

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

Overcast

29°F

-2°C

Humidity 63%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.21 in (1023.03 mb)
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 26 Nov 03:55 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

18 Miles NNW Mackay ID

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 15. Wind chill values as low as -1. West southwest wind around 16 mph.

    Low: 15 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 9am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 21. West wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 21 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Partly
    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly between 8pm and 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. West southwest wind 7 to 10 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thanksgiving Day

    Thanksgiving Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 25. Southwest wind 10 to 13 mph.

    High: 25 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. West wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 16 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 18. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 18 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 8 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 11.

    High: 11 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6.

    Low: 6 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 20 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 15. Wind chill values as low as -1. West southwest wind around 16 mph.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 21. West wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly between 8pm and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. West southwest wind 7 to 10 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thanksgiving Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 25. Southwest wind 10 to 13 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. West wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 18. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 11.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6.
Sunday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 10.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 15.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
18 Miles NNW Mackay ID
 44.14°N 113.79°W (Elev. 11106 ft)
2:13 am MST Nov 26, 2025
4am MST Nov 26, 2025-6pm MST Dec 2, 2025
 
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