Showers and Thunderstorms for the Eastern Third of the Country; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

Showers and thunderstorms will continue along and ahead of a cold front for the eastern third of the country. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Much cooler weather will filter in behind this cold front along and east of the Rockies. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through this weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Challis - Challis Airport (KLLJ)

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

Clear

42°F

6°C

Humidity 37%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.14 in (1020.66 mb)
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Apr 09:55 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles N Mackay ID

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. South wind 6 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. South wind 5 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. South wind 6 to 11 mph increasing to 13 to 18 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 34. South southeast wind 12 to 17 mph decreasing to 6 to 11 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Breezy, with a south wind 6 to 11 mph increasing to 19 to 24 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Mostly
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow before 9pm, then a chance of snow.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 31 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy then
    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely before noon, then snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 35. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Snow
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow.  Low around 25. Blustery.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 25 °F

    Snow and
    Blustery

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Blustery.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 30 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Blustery

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. South wind 6 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. South wind 5 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. South wind 6 to 11 mph increasing to 13 to 18 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 34. South southeast wind 12 to 17 mph decreasing to 6 to 11 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Breezy, with a south wind 6 to 11 mph increasing to 19 to 24 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow before 9pm, then a chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday
Snow likely before noon, then snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible. High near 35. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Low around 25. Blustery. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Blustery. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 28.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles N Mackay ID
 44.01°N 113.61°W (Elev. 9623 ft)
5:31 am MDT Apr 19, 2026
10am MDT Apr 19, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 25, 2026
 
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