Heavy Rain and Mountain Snow Lingers in California; Winter Storm Impacting the Great Lakes and Northeast U.S.

An atmospheric river will wind down through today across California with lingering heavy rainfall, heavy mountain snow, and gusty winds. A wintry mix of freezing rain, sleet, and snow will cause hazardous travel conditions for the Great Lakes into the northern Mid-Atlantic and southern New England today through Saturday morning. Areas of tree damage and power outages are possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Challis - Challis Airport (KLLJ)

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

Rain

34°F

1°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed WNW 3 MPH
Barometer 29.68 in (1005.08 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 26 Dec 07:20 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

27 Miles ESE Challis ID

  • Today

    Today: Snow before 1pm, then a slight chance of snow after 5pm.  High near 34. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow then
    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of snow before 11pm, then a chance of snow after 2am.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 17. South wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to near 23 by noon, then falling to around 15 during the remainder of the day. West northwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 2. Wind chill values as low as -6. Northwest wind 6 to 10 mph.

    Low: 2 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 18. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the morning.

    High: 18 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 8.

    Low: 8 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 28.

    High: 28 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow before 1pm, then a slight chance of snow after 5pm. High near 34. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tonight
A slight chance of snow before 11pm, then a chance of snow after 2am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 17. South wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to near 23 by noon, then falling to around 15 during the remainder of the day. West northwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 2. Wind chill values as low as -6. Northwest wind 6 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 18. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 8.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 28.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
New Year's Day
Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
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Point Forecast:
27 Miles ESE Challis ID
 44.32°N 113.73°W (Elev. 6601 ft)
4:31 am MST Dec 26, 2025
7am MST Dec 26, 2025-6pm MST Jan 1, 2026
 
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