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

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.97 in (1014.9 mb)
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 1.50 mi
Last update 02 Jan 09:26 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles ESE Challis ID

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 29. Southwest wind around 8 mph.

    High: 29 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. South southwest wind 8 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. South wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 29 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. South wind 16 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely, mainly after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. South southwest wind 16 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 24 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday Night

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

    Low: 16 °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. Southwest wind around 8 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. South southwest wind 8 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. South wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Saturday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. South wind 16 to 20 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 28. South southwest wind 16 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 Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. 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. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 22.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 16.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles ESE Challis ID
 44.43°N 113.96°W (Elev. 8980 ft)
4:31 am MST Jan 2, 2026
9am MST Jan 2, 2026-6pm MST Jan 8, 2026
 
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