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Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains

An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through the weekend as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Current conditions at

Challis - Challis Airport (KLLJ)

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

Clear

46°F

8°C

Humidity 33%
Wind Speed SE 4 MPH
Barometer 30.28 in (1025.4 mb)
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill44°F (7°C)
Last update 20 Mar 12:50 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles NE Mackay ID

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 34. West wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 46. West southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 36. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 29 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Mostly
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. Windy, with a west wind 22 to 31 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph.

    Low: 22 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Windy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Breezy.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 34. West wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 46. West southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 29 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. Windy, with a west wind 22 to 31 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 38.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Breezy.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Breezy.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. Breezy.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Breezy.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24. Windy.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 32. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles NE Mackay ID
 43.99°N 113.55°W (Elev. 9961 ft)
Last Update:
12:30 am MDT Mar 20, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1am MDT Mar 20, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 26, 2026
 
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