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Blizzard Conditions Are Forecast Across Parts of the Northern Plains and Upper Great Lakes

In the north-central U.S., a strong storm will continue to bring heavy snow and gusty to high winds over parts of the northern Plains and Upper Midwest tonight before moving across the Great Lakes with heavy lake effect snow Wednesday into Thanksgiving Day. Read More >

Current conditions at

Challis - Challis Airport (KLLJ)

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

Overcast

29°F

-2°C

Humidity 60%
Wind Speed NNW 5 MPH
Barometer 30.24 in (1024.04 mb)
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill24°F (-4°C)
Last update 25 Nov 11:55 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

23 Miles NW Mackay ID

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A slight chance of snow before 2am, then a slight chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. West wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 25 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 10 percent chance of snow before 7am. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Northwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 40 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thanksgiving Day

    Thanksgiving Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. South southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. West southwest wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 37 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A slight chance of snow before 2am, then a slight chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. West wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
A 10 percent chance of snow before 7am. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Northwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thanksgiving Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. South southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. West southwest wind around 7 mph.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
23 Miles NW Mackay ID
 44.1°N 113.99°W (Elev. 6660 ft)
Last Update:
10:31 pm MST Nov 25, 2025
Forecast Valid:
12am MST Nov 26, 2025-6pm MST Dec 2, 2025
 
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