Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

Challis - Challis Airport (KLLJ)

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

freezing fog

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.94 in (1013.89 mb)
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 0.24 mi
Last update 02 Jan 07:05 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

21 Miles N Mackay ID

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. West wind around 6 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 37 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. East southeast wind 6 to 11 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 34. Southeast wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow.  Low around 26. South southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow.  High near 34. South southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday Night

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

    Low: 16 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 28.

    High: 28 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. West wind around 6 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. East southeast wind 6 to 11 mph.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 34. Southeast wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. Low around 26. South southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Sunday
Snow. High near 34. South southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 28.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 22.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
21 Miles N Mackay ID
 44.22°N 113.62°W (Elev. 7218 ft)
4:31 am MST Jan 2, 2026
7am MST Jan 2, 2026-6pm MST Jan 8, 2026
 
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