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Winter Storm Bringing Widespread Hazardous Weather to the Eastern U.S.

A rapidly-intensifying winter storm continues to bring heavy snow, high winds, and blizzard conditions over the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes through today. An Arctic front will lead in a period of gusty to high winds and sharply colder temperatures over the entire eastern U.S. Heavy lake effect snow is then expected from Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. Read More >

Current conditions at

Challis - Challis Airport (KLLJ)

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

Clear

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 49%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.53 in (1033.86 mb)
Dewpoint 10°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 29 Dec 04:35 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles ESE Challis ID

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 30. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 30 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 23. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. West southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

    High: 32 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A 20 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 28.

    High: 28 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.

    High: 31 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 30. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. West southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.
New Year's Day
A 20 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 28.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 25.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 24.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles ESE Challis ID
 44.43°N 113.96°W (Elev. 8980 ft)
Last Update:
4:31 pm MST Dec 29, 2025
Forecast Valid:
4pm MST Dec 29, 2025-6pm MST Jan 5, 2026
 
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