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.

Rain

36°F

2°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed NE 8 MPH
Barometer 29.72 in (1006.44 mb)
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill30°F (-1°C)
Last update 24 Dec 09:55 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles E Clayton ID

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 2am.  Low around 30. South wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: A chance of snow before 8am, then a chance of snow after 1pm.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 38. South wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow.  Low around 28. South southwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow, mainly before 11am.  High near 35. Southwest wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow then
    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. South 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: 16 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 3.

    Low: 3 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 22.

    High: 22 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 10.

    Low: 10 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 2am. Low around 30. South wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Christmas Day
A chance of snow before 8am, then a chance of snow after 1pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 38. South wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow. Low around 28. South southwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
Snow, mainly before 11am. High near 35. Southwest wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. South 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 25. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 3.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 22.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 10.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 30.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 36.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 38.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles E Clayton ID
 44.26°N 114.08°W (Elev. 7402 ft)
4:31 pm MST Dec 24, 2025
10pm MST Dec 24, 2025-6pm MST Dec 31, 2025
 
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