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.

light snow,mist

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 95%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.87 in (1011.51 mb)
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility 1.75 mi
Last update 01 Jan 07:23 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

21 Miles NNW Mackay ID

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 23. West southwest wind 9 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11am.  Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 25. West wind 8 to 10 mph.

    High: 25 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. West southwest wind 8 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 23. South wind 17 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. South wind 18 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 21 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18.

    High: 18 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday Night

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

    Low: 10 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 23. West southwest wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 11am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 25. West wind 8 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. West southwest wind 8 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 23. South wind 17 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. South wind 18 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 16.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 12.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
21 Miles NNW Mackay ID
 44.18°N 113.79°W (Elev. 10712 ft)
6:34 pm MST Jan 1, 2026
7pm MST Jan 1, 2026-6pm MST Jan 8, 2026
 
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