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Snow Squalls May Impact New Year's Eve Travel from the Great Lakes to the Northeast; Heavy Rain Returns to California

An Alberta clipper will bring lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes, with the highest snow totals downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario. Snow squalls may impact New Year's Eve travel during the evening and overnight hours across parts of the Great Lakes, Ohio Valley, and Northeast. Heavy rain will bring a flash flooding threat for southern California on New Year's Eve into New Year's Day. Read More >

Current conditions at

Challis - Challis Airport (KLLJ)

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

Clear

18°F

-8°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed E 3 MPH
Barometer 30.39 in (1029.12 mb)
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 31 Dec 01:05 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles ESE Challis ID

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a steady temperature around 27. Southwest wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 34. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

    High: 34 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am. Cloudy, with a high near 27. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 27 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Cloudy, with a low around 26. South southwest wind 6 to 10 mph.

    Low: 26 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.

    High: 31 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.

    High: 29 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: 20 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a steady temperature around 27. Southwest wind around 7 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 34. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
New Year's Day
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am. Cloudy, with a high near 27. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Cloudy, with a low around 26. South southwest wind 6 to 10 mph.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 24.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 24.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 23.
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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:
10:31 pm MST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
1am MST Dec 31, 2025-6pm MST Jan 6, 2026
 
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