Fire Weather Concerns in the Intermountain West into the Plains

Anomalously warm, dry and breezy conditions will bring elevated to critical fire weather conditions across portions of the Intermountain West into the Plains though early this week. Another elevated risk is possible across the central Appalachians. A rapid warm-up is in the forecast beginning Monday across the central and eastern U.S.. Read More >

Current conditions at

Challis - Challis Airport (KLLJ)

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

Clear

55°F

13°C

Humidity 26%
Wind Speed SW 11 MPH
Barometer 29.87 in (1011.51 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Mar 01:05 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles NE Mackay ID

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. West southwest wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of snow between 4pm and 5pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. Windy, with a west wind 17 to 22 mph increasing to 29 to 34 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 37 °F

    Sunny and
    Breezy then
    Slight Chance
    Snow and
    Windy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of snow before midnight, then a chance of snow after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Breezy, with a west wind 23 to 28 mph decreasing to 9 to 14 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 48 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 23 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow, mainly between noon and 3pm, then snow showers after 3pm. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 34. South southwest wind 9 to 14 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow likely, mainly before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Southwest wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow, mainly after noon.  High near 34. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow.  Low around 23. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow.  High near 23. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 23 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Windy.

    Low: 14 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Windy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. West southwest wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Monday
A slight chance of snow between 4pm and 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. Windy, with a west wind 17 to 22 mph increasing to 29 to 34 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday Night
A chance of snow before midnight, then a chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Breezy, with a west wind 23 to 28 mph decreasing to 9 to 14 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 48 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday
Snow, mainly between noon and 3pm, then snow showers after 3pm. Some thunder is also possible. High near 34. South southwest wind 9 to 14 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Southwest wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow, mainly after noon. High near 34. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Low around 23. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. High near 23. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Windy.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 27. Blustery.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 18. Blustery.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 35.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 41.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles NE Mackay ID
 43.99°N 113.52°W (Elev. 9157 ft)
12:31 am MDT Mar 30, 2026
1am MDT Mar 30, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 5, 2026
 
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