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

48°F

9°C

Humidity 26%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.12 in (1019.98 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Apr 11:20 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles NNE Mackay ID

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 39. South southwest wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 39 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Southwest wind 16 to 21 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 45. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 18 to 23 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 33 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 34. Breezy, with a southwest wind 19 to 24 mph becoming northwest 11 to 16 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 32 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Breezy
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Windy, with a west northwest wind 11 to 21 mph becoming south 21 to 31 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Mostly
    Sunny and
    Windy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. Windy.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 30 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Windy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely before noon, then snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 32. Windy.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy
    then Snow
    Showers and
    Windy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow.  Low around 24. Windy.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow and
    Windy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Windy.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 27 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Windy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 39. South southwest wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Southwest wind 16 to 21 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 45. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 18 to 23 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 33 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 34. Breezy, with a southwest wind 19 to 24 mph becoming northwest 11 to 16 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 32 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Windy, with a west northwest wind 11 to 21 mph becoming south 21 to 31 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. Windy. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday
Snow likely before noon, then snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible. High near 32. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Low around 24. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Windy. 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 15. Blustery.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 25.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. Blustery.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles NNE Mackay ID
 43.99°N 113.55°W (Elev. 9961 ft)
5:31 am MDT Apr 19, 2026
11am MDT Apr 19, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 25, 2026
 
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