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.

Mist

29°F

-2°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.99 in (1015.58 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 2.50 mi
Last update 02 Jan 10:36 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

18 Miles ESE Challis ID

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 29. West southwest wind around 9 mph.

    High: 29 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. South southwest wind 9 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 11am.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 29. South wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    High: 29 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. South southwest wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. South southwest wind 18 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 19 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.

    Low: 15 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 22.

    High: 22 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 29. West southwest wind around 9 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. South southwest wind 9 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 11am. Increasing clouds, with a high near 29. South wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Saturday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. South southwest wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. South southwest wind 18 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 22.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 16.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
18 Miles ESE Challis ID
 44.36°N 113.92°W (Elev. 8957 ft)
10:31 am MST Jan 2, 2026
10am MST Jan 2, 2026-6pm MST Jan 8, 2026
 
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