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 92%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.86 in (1011.18 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 3.00 mi
Last update 01 Jan 11:05 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

23 Miles SSW Leadore ID

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow.  Low around 24. West southwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 29. West northwest wind 8 to 10 mph.

    High: 29 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. South wind 9 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 25. Breezy, with a south wind 17 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. South wind 18 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely, mainly after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22.

    High: 22 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.

    Low: 13 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow. Low around 24. West southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 29. West northwest wind 8 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. South wind 9 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 25. Breezy, with a south wind 17 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. South wind 18 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Sunday
Snow likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 20.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 20.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 15.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
23 Miles SSW Leadore ID
 44.37°N 113.47°W (Elev. 9534 ft)
10:31 pm MST Jan 1, 2026
11pm MST Jan 1, 2026-6pm MST Jan 8, 2026
 
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