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

21°F

-6°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.17 in (1021.67 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 03 Dec 08:20 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

25 Miles SE Challis ID

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 22. West northwest wind around 6 mph.

    High: 22 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. West wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 15 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of snow after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. West wind around 9 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Cloudy, with a low around 19. West wind 8 to 10 mph.  New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 19 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. West wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow.  Low around 21. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly before 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25.

    High: 25 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 22. West northwest wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. West wind 5 to 7 mph.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. West wind around 9 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 19. West wind 8 to 10 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. West wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow. Low around 21. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 26.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.
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Point Forecast:
25 Miles SE Challis ID
 44.26°N 113.87°W (Elev. 9039 ft)
4:31 am MST Dec 3, 2025
8am MST Dec 3, 2025-6pm MST Dec 9, 2025
 
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