Prolonged Atmospheric River in the Pacific Northwest; Snow and High Winds from the Upper Midwest into the Northeast

A prolonged atmospheric river will continue to impact the Pacific Northwest into the Northern Rockies with heavy rainfall, areas of urban and river flooding, landslides, heavy mountain snow, and gusty winds into Thursday. A strong clipper system will bring the threat of heavy snow and high winds across the Upper Midwest/Great Lakes as well as portions of the interior Northeast and Appalachians. Read More >

Current conditions at

Challis - Challis Airport (KLLJ)

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

Overcast

34°F

1°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.12 in (1019.98 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 10 Dec 02:55 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

23 Miles NW Mackay ID

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly before 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 36. West northwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 46. West northwest wind 6 to 11 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. West wind 7 to 9 mph.

    Low: 31 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. West wind 6 to 10 mph.

    High: 44 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. West wind 6 to 9 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly before 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 36. West northwest wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 46. West northwest wind 6 to 11 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. West wind 7 to 9 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. West wind 6 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. West wind 6 to 9 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 46.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
23 Miles NW Mackay ID
 44.1°N 113.99°W (Elev. 6660 ft)
1:02 am MST Dec 10, 2025
3am MST Dec 10, 2025-6pm MST Dec 16, 2025
 
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