Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. Read More >

Current conditions at

Challis - Challis Airport (KLLJ)

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

Overcast

36°F

2°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed S 8 MPH
Barometer 29.71 in (1006.1 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill30°F (-1°C)
Last update 12 Apr 06:35 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles N Mackay ID

  • Today

    Today: Snow showers, mainly before 5pm. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 34. South southeast wind 6 to 11 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 36 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of snow between midnight and 5am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. West southwest wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely, mainly after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. West southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. West northwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 20 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of snow after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. West southwest wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow, mainly after noon.  High near 31. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow.  Low around 17. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 17 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow.  High near 21. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 21 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow showers, mainly before 5pm. Some thunder is also possible. High near 34. South southeast wind 6 to 11 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
A 50 percent chance of snow between midnight and 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. West southwest wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday
Snow likely, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. West southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. West northwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. West southwest wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Wednesday
Snow, mainly after noon. High near 31. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Low around 17. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday
Snow. High near 21. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Blustery.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 24.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 31.
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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 12, 2026
6am MDT Apr 12, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 18, 2026
 
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