Prolonged Atmospheric River in the Northwest; Snow in the North-Central US

A prolonged atmospheric river will bring heavy rainfall which may lead to widespread urban and river flooding, heavy mountain snow, along with gusty winds to the Pacific Northwest into the northern Rockies through much of the week. A clipper will bring a period of snow across the upper Midwest and the Great Lakes into Tuesday, before a stronger system bring more wintry impacts. Read More >

Current conditions at

Challis - Challis Airport (KLLJ)

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

Rain

48°F

9°C

Humidity 53%
Wind Speed S 6 MPH
Barometer 29.96 in (1014.56 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill45°F (7°C)
Last update 09 Dec 05:20 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

32 Miles NE Mackay ID

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 29. West wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of snow before 10am, then a chance of snow after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a temperature rising to near 30 by 11am, then falling to around 25 during the remainder of the day. Breezy, with a west wind 13 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly between 8pm and 4am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to near 23 by 8pm, then rising to around 30 during the remainder of the night. West wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of snow, mixing with rain after 8am, then gradually ending.  Snow level 9200 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 34. West wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Partly
    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. West wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 29. West wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
A chance of snow before 10am, then a chance of snow after 11am. Partly sunny, with a temperature rising to near 30 by 11am, then falling to around 25 during the remainder of the day. Breezy, with a west wind 13 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tuesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly between 8pm and 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to near 23 by 8pm, then rising to around 30 during the remainder of the night. West wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday
A chance of snow, mixing with rain after 8am, then gradually ending. Snow level 9200 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 34. West wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. West wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 33.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
32 Miles NE Mackay ID
 44.2°N 113.13°W (Elev. 9150 ft)
4:31 am MST Dec 9, 2025
5am MST Dec 9, 2025-6pm MST Dec 15, 2025
 
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