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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.

light snow,mist

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.88 in (1011.85 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 1.50 mi
Last update 01 Jan 06:05 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

Challis ID

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow, mainly before 8pm. Steady temperature around 33. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of rain before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Calm wind.

    High: 43 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Calm wind.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of rain after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 43 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. South wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of rain before 8am, then a chance of rain and snow between 8am and 11am, then a chance of rain after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 42 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of rain before 8pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain and snow, mainly before 8pm. Steady temperature around 33. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of rain before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Calm wind.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Calm wind.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of rain after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. South wind around 7 mph.
Sunday
A chance of rain before 8am, then a chance of rain and snow between 8am and 11am, then a chance of rain after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain before 8pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Challis ID
 44.51°N 114.22°W (Elev. 5151 ft)
Last Update:
4:31 pm MST Jan 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6pm MST Jan 1, 2026-6pm MST Jan 8, 2026
 
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