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.

Mist

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.87 in (1011.51 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 3.00 mi
Last update 01 Jan 08:05 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles E Clayton ID

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely.  Cloudy, with a low around 29. South wind around 6 mph becoming west after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11am.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 38. West southwest wind around 6 mph.

    High: 38 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 30. South southeast wind 6 to 11 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow after 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. South wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. South wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely, mainly after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.

    Low: 17 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 29. South wind around 6 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 11am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 38. West southwest wind around 6 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 30. South southeast wind 6 to 11 mph.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. South wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. South wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
Snow likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 33.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 30.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 30.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 25.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles E Clayton ID
 44.26°N 114.08°W (Elev. 7402 ft)
6:34 pm MST Jan 1, 2026
8pm MST Jan 1, 2026-6pm MST Jan 8, 2026
 
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