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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

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed N 3 MPH
Barometer 29.98 in (1015.24 mb)
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 6.00 mi
Last update 02 Jan 11:05 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

19 Miles SE Challis ID

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 23. South wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 11am. Increasing clouds, with a high near 27. South wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 27 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. Low around 20. South southwest wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. Southwest wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20.

    High: 20 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.

    Low: 12 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18.

    High: 18 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after 11pm. Cloudy, with a low around 14.

    Low: 14 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 23. South wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 11am. Increasing clouds, with a high near 27. South wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Saturday Night
Snow. Low around 20. South southwest wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. Southwest wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after 11pm. Cloudy, with a low around 14.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 10.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1.
Friday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 9.
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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:
10:31 pm MST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11pm MST Jan 2, 2026-6pm MST Jan 9, 2026
 
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