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.

light snow,mist

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 95%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.87 in (1011.51 mb)
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility 2.50 mi
Last update 01 Jan 11:55 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNE Clayton ID

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Snow.  Low around 26. West wind around 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of snow before 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. West wind 8 to 10 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Partly
    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Southwest wind 9 to 13 mph.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 29. South southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Southwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow.  High near 26. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely, mainly before 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 22 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.

    Low: 14 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow. Low around 26. West wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. West wind 8 to 10 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Southwest wind 9 to 13 mph.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 29. South southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Southwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Sunday
Snow. High near 26. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Monday
Snow likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 21.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 16.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NNE Clayton ID
 44.32°N 114.37°W (Elev. 9514 ft)
10:31 pm MST Jan 1, 2026
12am MST Jan 2, 2026-6pm MST Jan 8, 2026
 
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