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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

16°F

-9°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.37 in (1028.45 mb)
Dewpoint 10°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 31 Dec 07:05 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

18 Miles NNW Mackay ID

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 28. Southwest wind 8 to 14 mph.

    High: 28 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Southwest wind 9 to 14 mph.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A 50 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 22. West southwest wind 10 to 14 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 20. West southwest wind 9 to 11 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. West wind 11 to 14 mph.

    High: 23 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Breezy.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. Breezy. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 20 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Breezy.

    Low: 14 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. Breezy.

    High: 17 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 28. Southwest wind 8 to 14 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Southwest wind 9 to 14 mph.
New Year's Day
A 50 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 22. West southwest wind 10 to 14 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 20. West southwest wind 9 to 11 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 23. West wind 11 to 14 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Breezy.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. Breezy. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Breezy.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. Breezy.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 16.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 14.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
18 Miles NNW Mackay ID
 44.14°N 113.79°W (Elev. 11106 ft)
Last Update:
4:31 am MST Dec 31, 2025
Forecast Valid:
7am MST Dec 31, 2025-6pm MST Jan 6, 2026
 
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