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Lake Effect Snow in the Lower Great Lakes; Unsettled Pattern in the Pacific Northwest

Lake-effect snow will continue downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through Friday. Lake Effect Snow Warnings have been issued. In the Western U.S., rain and higher elevation snow will continue over the Great Basin through Friday. A front will move over the Pacific Northwest this afternoon and produce light rain and higher elevation snow over the Cascades through Saturday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Challis - Challis Airport (KLLJ)

Lat: 44.523°NLon: 114.21611°WElev: 5026.0ft.

Clear

45°F

7°C

Humidity 39%
Wind Speed WSW 3 MPH
Barometer 30.11 in (1019.64 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Last update 12 Feb 05:05 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

19 Miles SE Challis ID

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. West northwest wind 7 to 9 mph becoming southwest after midnight.

    Low: 13 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 23. West wind around 10 mph.

    High: 23 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. South southwest wind 10 to 14 mph.

    Low: 16 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. South southwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 27 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. South wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 29.

    High: 29 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Washington's Birthday

    Washington's Birthday: A 30 percent chance of snow after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 27.

    High: 27 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 19 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. West northwest wind 7 to 9 mph becoming southwest after midnight.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 23. West wind around 10 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. South southwest wind 10 to 14 mph.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. South southwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. South wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 29.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Washington's Birthday
A 30 percent chance of snow after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 27.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday
Snow. High near 20. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Thursday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
19 Miles SE Challis ID
 44.32°N 113.94°W (Elev. 9528 ft)
Last Update:
4:31 pm MST Feb 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm MST Feb 12, 2026-6pm MST Feb 19, 2026
 
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