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Above Average Temperatures for the West and Central Plains; Lake Effect Snow Continues

Well above average temperatures will prevail across the Plains and the West Coast this week, while a cold front will bring Arctic air to the South and East Coast Thursday and Friday. Lake effect snow is forecast downwind of the Great Lakes through Thursday along and behind the Arctic front, as well as mountain snow across the Southern Appalachians. Read More >

Current conditions at

Challis - Challis Airport (KLLJ)

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

Clear

21°F

-6°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.6 in (1036.24 mb)
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 14 Jan 02:20 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles N Mackay ID

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. North northwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 37. North northwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 37 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 22. Northwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 33. Northwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 33 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 14. Northwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 14 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 27.

    High: 27 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 17.

    Low: 17 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 31.

    High: 31 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 17.

    Low: 17 °F

    Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. North northwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 37. North northwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 22. Northwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 33. Northwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 14. Northwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 27.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 17.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 31.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 17.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 30.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 17.
M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 31.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 17.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 30.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles N Mackay ID
 44.01°N 113.61°W (Elev. 9623 ft)
Last Update:
1:13 am MST Jan 14, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2am MST Jan 14, 2026-6pm MST Jan 20, 2026
 
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