Heavy Snow in the Central/Southern Rockies; Below Average Temperatures in the Central and Eastern US

Moderate to heavy snowfall is expected in the central/southern Rockies and adjacent High Plains today. Lake-enhanced snowfall is expected downwind of the Great Lakes today. Showers and thunderstorms will be possible this evening into tonight across the western Gulf Coast states. Temperatures across much of the central and eastern CONUS will remain below average and chilly to end the week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Challis - Challis Airport (KLLJ)

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

Clear

31°F

-1°C

Humidity 53%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.19 in (1022.35 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 03 Dec 10:55 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

18 Miles NNW Mackay ID

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 12. Wind chill values as low as -1. West northwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

    High: 12 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 10. Wind chill values as low as -4. West wind 6 to 11 mph.

    Low: 10 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of snow after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14. Wind chill values as low as -4. West wind 10 to 13 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 14 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Wind chill values as low as -3. West wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. West wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 18 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow.  Low around 14. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly before 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 16 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.

    Low: 10 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17.

    High: 17 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 12. Wind chill values as low as -1. West northwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 10. Wind chill values as low as -4. West wind 6 to 11 mph.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14. Wind chill values as low as -4. West wind 10 to 13 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Wind chill values as low as -3. West wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. West wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow. Low around 14. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 17.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
18 Miles NNW Mackay ID
 44.14°N 113.79°W (Elev. 11106 ft)
10:31 am MST Dec 3, 2025
11am MST Dec 3, 2025-6pm MST Dec 9, 2025
 
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