Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >

Current conditions at

Challis - Challis Airport (KLLJ)

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

Clear

16°F

-9°C

Humidity	78%
Wind Speed	N 0 MPH
Barometer	30.54 in (1034.2 mb)
Dewpoint	10°F (-12°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	30 Dec 07:20 AM MST

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

27 Miles ESE Challis ID

Today
High: 32 °F
Becoming
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 25 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 40 °F
Partly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 26 °F
Mostly Cloudy
New Year's Day
High: 37 °F
Chance Snow
then Chance
Rain/Snow
Thursday Night
Low: 31 °F
Chance
Rain/Snow
Friday
High: 40 °F
Chance
Rain/Snow
then Slight
Chance Rain
Friday Night
Low: 33 °F
Chance Rain
then Chance
Rain/Snow
Saturday
High: 37 °F
Chance
Rain/Snow
then Chance
Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today

Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 32. Light and variable wind.

Tonight

Clear, then becoming mostly cloudy toward daybreak, with a low around 25. South wind around 6 mph.

Wednesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 40. South southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

Wednesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. South southeast wind around 7 mph.

New Year's Day

A chance of snow before 2pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Thursday Night

A chance of rain and snow, mainly after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Friday

A chance of rain and snow before 8am, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Friday Night

A chance of rain before 2am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday

A chance of rain and snow before 8am, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Saturday Night

A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.

Sunday

A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 33.

Sunday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.

Monday

A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.