Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

Challis - Challis Airport (KLLJ)

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

Mist

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed N 3 MPH
Barometer 29.98 in (1015.24 mb)
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 6.00 mi
Last update 02 Jan 11:05 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

22 Miles NNW Mackay ID

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow after 11am.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 25. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 17 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow.  Low around 20. Breezy, with a southwest wind 18 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely, mainly after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. Breezy, with a southwest wind 18 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. South southwest wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 18 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.

    Low: 10 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17.

    High: 17 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow after 11pm.  Cloudy, with a low around 13.

    Low: 13 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow after 11am. Increasing clouds, with a high near 25. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 17 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. Low around 20. Breezy, with a southwest wind 18 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. Breezy, with a southwest wind 18 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. South southwest wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow after 11pm. Cloudy, with a low around 13.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 8.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1.
Friday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 9.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
22 Miles NNW Mackay ID
 44.18°N 113.79°W (Elev. 10712 ft)
10:31 pm MST Jan 2, 2026
11pm MST Jan 2, 2026-6pm MST Jan 9, 2026
 
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