Heavy Snow in the Central/Southern Rockies; Below Average Temperatures in the Central and Eastern US

Moderate to heavy snowfall is expected in the central/southern Rockies and adjacent High Plains today. Lake-enhanced snowfall is expected downwind of the Great Lakes today. Showers and thunderstorms will be possible this evening into tonight across the western Gulf Coast states. Temperatures across much of the central and eastern CONUS will remain below average and chilly to end the week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Challis - Challis Airport (KLLJ)

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

Clear

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 63%
Wind Speed SE 3 MPH
Barometer 30.2 in (1022.69 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 03 Dec 10:05 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

32 Miles NE Mackay ID

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 20. West northwest wind 6 to 10 mph.

    High: 20 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 12. West wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 12 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 20. Wind chill values as low as zero. West wind 7 to 9 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 20 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. West northwest wind 8 to 10 mph.  New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. West southwest wind around 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow.  Low around 19. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 19 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 23. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.

    Low: 13 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 23.

    High: 23 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 20. West northwest wind 6 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 12. West wind around 7 mph.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am. Increasing clouds, with a high near 20. Wind chill values as low as zero. West wind 7 to 9 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. West northwest wind 8 to 10 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. West southwest wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow. Low around 19. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 23. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 23.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 26.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly 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 3, 2025
10am MST Dec 3, 2025-6pm MST Dec 9, 2025
 
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