Snow Squalls May Impact New Year's Eve Travel from the Great Lakes to the Northeast; Heavy Rain Returns to California

An Alberta clipper will bring lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes, with the highest snow totals downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario. Snow squalls may impact New Year's Eve travel during the evening and overnight hours across parts of the Great Lakes, Ohio Valley, and Northeast. Heavy rain will bring a flash flooding threat for southern California on 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

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.42 in (1030.14 mb)
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Dec 06:20 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

23 Miles NW Mackay ID

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 25. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 39 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. South wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A chance of snow before 2pm, then a chance of rain and snow.  Cloudy, with a high near 36. South wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain and snow, mainly before 11pm.  Cloudy, with a low around 30. Light south southwest wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 30 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of rain and snow before 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 38 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of rain between 11pm and 2am, then a chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 31 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain and snow before 8am, then a chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 25. Light and variable wind.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. South wind 3 to 5 mph.
New Year's Day
A chance of snow before 2pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 36. South wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain and snow, mainly before 11pm. Cloudy, with a low around 30. Light south southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
A slight chance of rain and snow before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
A slight chance of rain between 11pm and 2am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow before 8am, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 31.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
23 Miles NW Mackay ID
 44.17°N 113.88°W (Elev. 6821 ft)
4:31 pm MST Dec 30, 2025
6pm MST Dec 30, 2025-6pm MST Jan 6, 2026
 
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