Heavy Rainfall to Bring Flooding Threat to California; Heavy Snow in the Sierra

A strong atmospheric river will bring heavy rainfall to California through the holiday week. The heaviest rainfall is expected on Wednesday in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall is expected in the Sierra Nevada from the atmospheric river, raising concerns for major snow‐load impacts. Travel may be difficult to impossible over the passes. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Weather Advisory in effect from December 24, 05:00 AM MST until December 25, 05:00 PM MST

Current conditions at

Challis - Challis Airport (KLLJ)

Lat: 44.523° N Lon: 114.21611° W Elev: 5026.0 ft.

Clear

28°F

-2°C

Humidity	92%
Wind Speed	N 0 MPH
Barometer	29.87 in (1011.51 mb)
Dewpoint	27°F (-3°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	24 Dec 01:20 AM MST

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Detailed forecast for

Lost River Range

Tonight

Decreasing clouds. Lows 28 to 35.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny with a chance of snow in the morning... Then snow and rain in the afternoon. Breezy. Snow may be heavy at times. Snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches. Snow level 7500 feet. Highs 36 to 45.

Wednesday Night

Snow and rain. Snow may be heavy at times in the evening. Snow accumulation of 8 to 11 inches. Snow level 7900 feet. Lows 31 to 38.

Christmas Day

Snow likely and rain. Highs 37 to 47.

Thursday Night

Snow, colder. Lows 26 to 34.

Friday

Snow likely. Accumulations possible. Highs 33 to 41.

Friday Night

Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of snow. Lows 12 to 21.

Saturday Through Sunday

Partly cloudy. Highs 23 to 33. Lows 8 to 16.