Strong Atmospheric River Bringing Heavy Rain to the Pacific Northwest; Areas of Snow in the North-Central and Eastern U.S.

A strong atmospheric river will bring prolonged heavy rainfall along with gusty winds to the Pacific Northwest through much of this week. The heavy rainfall may lead to widespread urban and river flooding. Accumulating snow is expected over parts of the central Appalachians and Mid-Atlantic today as well as the Upper Midwest and the Upper Great Lakes this evening into Tuesday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Challis - Challis Airport (KLLJ)

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

Clear

45°F

7°C

Humidity 39%
Wind Speed S 13 MPH
Barometer 30.2 in (1022.69 mb)
Dewpoint 22°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill39°F (4°C)
Last update 08 Dec 11:55 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

30 Miles NE Mackay ID

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. West wind around 10 mph.

    High: 23 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of snow before midnight, then a slight chance of snow after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 26 by 5am. West wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 20 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. West wind 14 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. West wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly before 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. West wind 16 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 30.

    High: 30 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. West wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of snow before midnight, then a slight chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 26 by 5am. West wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. West wind 14 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. West wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. West wind 16 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 30.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 25.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
30 Miles NE Mackay ID
 44.16°N 113.12°W (Elev. 9767 ft)
10:31 am MST Dec 8, 2025
12pm MST Dec 8, 2025-6pm MST Dec 14, 2025
 
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