Atmospheric River Bringing Heavy Rain to Southern California and Heavy Snow to the Sierra Nevadas

A strong atmospheric river will continue heavy rain over southern California through Friday. The heaviest rainfall is ongoing today in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall has begun over the Sierra Nevada Mountains and will continue through Friday. Travel will become increasingly difficult over the passes due to snow and strong winds. Read More >

Current conditions at

Challis - Challis Airport (KLLJ)

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

Overcast

39°F

4°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.74 in (1007.11 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Dec 06:35 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles E Clayton ID

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly before 5am.  Steady temperature around 30. South wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Snow

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: A chance of snow before 8am, then a chance of snow after 1pm.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 34. South wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow.  Steady temperature around 28. South southwest wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow, mainly before 11am.  High near 30. Southwest wind 18 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Snow then
    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Southwest wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 18 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -1.

    Low: -1 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 17.

    High: 17 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 7.

    Low: 7 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow, mainly before 5am. Steady temperature around 30. South wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Christmas Day
A chance of snow before 8am, then a chance of snow after 1pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 34. South wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow. Steady temperature around 28. South southwest wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday
Snow, mainly before 11am. High near 30. Southwest wind 18 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Southwest wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -1.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 17.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 7.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 25.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 31.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 20.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 34.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
17 Miles E Clayton ID
 44.22°N 114.07°W (Elev. 8806 ft)
4:31 pm MST Dec 24, 2025
6pm MST Dec 24, 2025-6pm MST Dec 31, 2025
 
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