Heavy Snow in the Central/Southern Rockies; Below Average Temperatures in the Central and Eastern US

Moderate to heavy snowfall is expected in the central/southern Rockies and adjacent High Plains today. Lake-enhanced snowfall is expected downwind of the Great Lakes today. Showers and thunderstorms will be possible this evening into tonight across the western Gulf Coast states. Temperatures across much of the central and eastern CONUS will remain below average and chilly to end the week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Challis - Challis Airport (KLLJ)

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

Clear

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 60%
Wind Speed NW 4 MPH
Barometer 30.12 in (1019.98 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill23°F (-5°C)
Last update 03 Dec 04:55 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

14 Miles WNW Challis ID

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. Wind chill values as low as -1. West wind 7 to 13 mph.

    Low: 13 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. Wind chill values as low as -1. West wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 21 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. West wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow, mainly after 11am.  High near 25. West southwest wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow.  Low around 21. Breezy, with a west wind 21 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow.  High near 22. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25.

    High: 25 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. Wind chill values as low as -1. West wind 7 to 13 mph.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. Wind chill values as low as -1. West wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. West wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday
Snow, mainly after 11am. High near 25. West southwest wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow. Low around 21. Breezy, with a west wind 21 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. High near 22. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 27.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
14 Miles WNW Challis ID
 44.61°N 114.46°W (Elev. 9341 ft)
4:31 pm MST Dec 3, 2025
5pm MST Dec 3, 2025-6pm MST Dec 10, 2025
 
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