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

35°F

2°C

Humidity 45%
Wind Speed SE 3 MPH
Barometer 30.16 in (1021.34 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 03 Dec 12:55 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

22 Miles SE Challis ID

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 17. Northwest wind around 6 mph.

    High: 17 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 12. Wind chill values as low as -1. West wind 6 to 9 mph.

    Low: 12 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of snow after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16. Wind chill values as low as -1. West wind around 10 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 16 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Cloudy, with a low around 16. West wind 9 to 13 mph.  New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Cloudy, with a high near 21. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 21 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow.  Low around 17. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly before 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 18 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.

    Low: 13 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

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

    High: 20 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 17. Northwest wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 12. Wind chill values as low as -1. West wind 6 to 9 mph.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16. Wind chill values as low as -1. West wind around 10 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 16. West wind 9 to 13 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 21. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow. Low around 17. Breezy. 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 18. Breezy. 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 13.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 20.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
22 Miles SE Challis ID
 44.28°N 113.9°W (Elev. 10587 ft)
10:31 am MST Dec 3, 2025
1pm MST Dec 3, 2025-6pm MST Dec 9, 2025
 
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