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

15 Miles ESE Challis ID

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly before 2am.  Cloudy, with a low around 27. West southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 30. Southwest wind around 8 mph.

    High: 30 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. South wind 7 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 30. South wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 30 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely, mainly after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25.

    High: 25 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow likely, mainly before 2am. Cloudy, with a low around 27. West southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 30. Southwest wind around 8 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. South wind 7 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 30. South wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
Snow likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 21.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 23.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 17.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles ESE Challis ID
 44.43°N 113.96°W (Elev. 8980 ft)
10:31 pm MST Jan 1, 2026
11pm MST Jan 1, 2026-6pm MST Jan 8, 2026
 
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