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

34°F

1°C

Humidity 50%
Wind Speed S 3 MPH
Barometer 30.17 in (1021.67 mb)
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 03 Dec 12:35 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

18 Miles NNW Mackay ID

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 17. West northwest wind around 6 mph.

    High: 17 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 13. Wind chill values as low as zero. West wind 6 to 11 mph.

    Low: 13 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of snow after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. Wind chill values as low as zero. West wind 9 to 13 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 18 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. West wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. West wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow.  Low around 18. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly before 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 20 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.

    Low: 14 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 22.

    High: 22 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 17. West northwest wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 13. Wind chill values as low as zero. West wind 6 to 11 mph.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. Wind chill values as low as zero. West wind 9 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 18. West wind 10 to 17 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 22. West wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow. Low around 18. 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 20. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 22.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 21.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 26.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
18 Miles NNW Mackay ID
 44.16°N 113.76°W (Elev. 10427 ft)
10:31 am MST Dec 3, 2025
12pm MST Dec 3, 2025-6pm MST Dec 9, 2025
 
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