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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

21°F

-6°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.42 in (1030.14 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Dec 09:20 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

Challis ID

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 18. Calm wind.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Calm wind.

    High: 40 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Calm wind.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A slight chance of rain and snow before 2pm, then a slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 40 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Calm wind.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain before 11am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 44 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 24 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 18. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Calm wind.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Calm wind.
New Year's Day
A slight chance of rain and snow before 2pm, then a slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Calm wind.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Saturday
A chance of rain before 11am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Challis ID
 44.53°N 114.23°W (Elev. 5184 ft)
Last Update:
4:31 pm MST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
9pm MST Dec 30, 2025-6pm MST Jan 6, 2026
 
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