Strong Storm System Brings Heavy Mountain Snow to the Sierra Nevada and Critical Fire Weather Conditions to the Plains

A Pacific storm system will continue to bring low elevation rain and mountain snow to much of the West through Wednesday, with heavy mountain snow expected in the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada. This system will also bring strong winds to the Intermountain West, Rockies, and Plains, which will create Critical fire weather conditions for the High Plains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Weather Advisory in effect from April 22, 12:00 AM MDT until April 23, 06:00 AM MDT

Current conditions at

Challis - Challis Airport (KLLJ)

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

Overcast

52°F

11°C

Humidity	50%
Wind Speed	NW 5 MPH
Barometer	29.61 in (1002.71 mb)
Dewpoint	34°F (1°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	22 Apr 04:20 AM MDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

22 Miles NNW Mackay ID

Winter Weather Advisory until April 23, 06:00am

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Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory until April 23, 06:00am
NOW until 6:00am Thu
Winter Weather Advisory
Overnight
Low: 23 °F
Chance Snow
Showers and
Breezy
Wednesday
High: 25 °F⇓
Snow Showers
and Breezy
Wednesday Night
Low: 20 °F
Heavy Snow
and Breezy
Thursday
High: 22 °F
Chance Snow
Showers and
Breezy then
Heavy Snow
and Blustery
Thursday Night
Low: 12 °F
Snow Showers
Likely and
Blustery
Friday
High: 20 °F
Snow Showers
Likely
Friday Night
Low: 14 °F
Chance Snow
Showers
Saturday
High: 26 °F
Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Breezy, with a south wind around 26 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Wednesday

Snow showers, mainly before 3pm. Some thunder is also possible. Temperature falling to around 20 by noon. Breezy, with a west wind 25 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Wednesday Night

Snow showers, mainly before 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 20. Wind chill values as low as -2. Breezy, with a west wind 23 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

Thursday

Snow showers, mainly after noon. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 22. Blustery, with a west wind 22 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

Thursday Night

Snow showers likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Blustery, with a west northwest wind 17 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Friday

Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Friday Night

A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Saturday

A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 26.

Saturday Night

A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.

Sunday

A chance of snow before noon, then snow showers likely after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 27. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday Night

A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.

Monday

A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 27.

Monday Night

A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.

Tuesday

A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.