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Tropical Storm Isaias in the Gulf; California Heat Continues

Tropical Storm Isaias is forecast to track toward the central U.S. Gulf Coast while strengthening into a hurricane on Thursday. Residents from Louisiana to the Florida Panhandle should closely monitor the latest updates. Much higher than typical October temperatures will continue across much of California through midweek. Temperatures are forecast to gradually cool beginning Thursday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Challis - Challis Airport (KLLJ)

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

Clear

41°F

5°C

Humidity 52%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.29 in (1025.74 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 07 Oct 08:35 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles N Mackay ID

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 57. West wind 5 to 8 mph.

    High: 57 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 43. West wind 5 to 11 mph becoming north in the evening.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 55. West wind 6 to 10 mph.

    High: 55 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 40. West northwest wind 6 to 9 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 54. Southwest wind 8 to 13 mph increasing to 16 to 21 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow likely, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 30 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 57. West wind 5 to 8 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 43. West wind 5 to 11 mph becoming north in the evening.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 55. West wind 6 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40. West northwest wind 6 to 9 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 54. Southwest wind 8 to 13 mph increasing to 16 to 21 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
Saturday Night
Snow likely, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
Snow likely, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Columbus Day
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 33.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles N Mackay ID
 43.98°N 113.6°W (Elev. 10505 ft)
Last Update:
5:31 am MDT Oct 7, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8am MDT Oct 7, 2026-6pm MDT Oct 13, 2026
 
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