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.

Overcast

36°F

2°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.98 in (1015.24 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 02 Jan 05:05 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

27 Miles ESE Challis ID

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 32. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of snow before 3pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow between 3pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of snow after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Southeast wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 38 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow before 8pm, then rain and snow between 8pm and 2am, then snow likely after 2am.  Low around 29. South southeast wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely, mainly after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 36. South wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. South wind 8 to 10 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 31.

    High: 31 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 32. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow before 3pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow between 3pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of snow after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Southeast wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
Snow before 8pm, then rain and snow between 8pm and 2am, then snow likely after 2am. Low around 29. South southeast wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
Snow likely, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. South wind 8 to 10 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 33.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 31.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 28.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 22.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 22.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
27 Miles ESE Challis ID
 44.32°N 113.73°W (Elev. 6601 ft)
4:31 pm MST Jan 2, 2026
5pm MST Jan 2, 2026-6pm MST Jan 9, 2026
 
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