Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >

Current conditions at

Challis - Challis Airport (KLLJ)

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

Clear

32°F

0°C

Humidity	50%
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 03:35 PM MST

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

23 Miles NW Mackay ID

Tonight
Low: 25 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 39 °F
Partly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 31 °F
Mostly Cloudy
New Year's Day
High: 37 °F
Chance Snow
then Chance
Rain/Snow
Thursday Night
Low: 30 °F
Chance
Rain/Snow
Friday
High: 39 °F
Chance
Rain/Snow
then Partly
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 31 °F
Slight Chance
Rain
Saturday
High: 36 °F
Chance
Rain/Snow
then Chance
Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 22 °F
Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 25. Light west wind.

Wednesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Light south southwest wind.

Wednesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 31. South wind 3 to 5 mph.

New Year's Day

A chance of snow before 2pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Thursday Night

A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Light south southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Friday

A chance of rain and snow before 8am, then a chance of rain between 8am and 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Friday Night

A 20 percent chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

Saturday

A chance of rain and snow before 11am, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Saturday Night

A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.

Sunday

A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 32.

Sunday Night

A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.

Monday

A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 32.