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.

light snow,mist

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 95%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.87 in (1011.51 mb)
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility 1.75 mi
Last update 01 Jan 07:23 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

22 Miles SE Challis ID

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 23. West wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. West wind around 10 mph.

    High: 25 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. South wind 9 to 14 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 23. Breezy, with a south wind 17 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Breezy, with a south wind 18 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely, mainly after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19.

    High: 19 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.

    Low: 11 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 23. West wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. West wind around 10 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. South wind 9 to 14 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 23. Breezy, with a south wind 17 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Breezy, with a south wind 18 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Sunday
Snow likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 16.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 12.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
22 Miles SE Challis ID
 44.28°N 113.9°W (Elev. 10587 ft)
6:34 pm MST Jan 1, 2026
7pm MST Jan 1, 2026-6pm MST Jan 8, 2026
 
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