Fire Weather Concerns in the Intermountain West into the Plains

Anomalously warm, dry and breezy conditions will bring elevated to critical fire weather conditions across portions of the Intermountain West into the Plains though early this week. Another elevated risk is possible across the central Appalachians. A rapid warm-up is in the forecast beginning Monday across the central and eastern U.S.. Read More >

Current conditions at

Challis - Challis Airport (KLLJ)

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

Clear

47°F

8°C

Humidity 36%
Wind Speed SW 5 MPH
Barometer 29.85 in (1010.84 mb)
Dewpoint 22°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill45°F (7°C)
Last update 30 Mar 04:55 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles NNE Mackay ID

  • Today

    Today: A slight chance of snow between 4pm and 5pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 33. Windy, with a west wind 21 to 26 mph increasing to 31 to 36 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 33 °F

    Windy. Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of snow before midnight, then a chance of snow after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Windy, with a west northwest wind 21 to 31 mph decreasing to 10 to 20 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 23 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Windy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow, mainly after noon.  High near 31. South southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow likely, mainly before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Southwest wind 13 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow, mainly after noon.  High near 32. Breezy, with a west wind 13 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 20. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 6 inches possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow.  High near 22. Windy.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Snow and
    Windy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Windy.

    Low: 14 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Windy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 25. Windy.

    High: 25 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Windy

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of snow between 4pm and 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 33. Windy, with a west wind 21 to 26 mph increasing to 31 to 36 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
A chance of snow before midnight, then a chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Windy, with a west northwest wind 21 to 31 mph decreasing to 10 to 20 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday
Snow, mainly after noon. High near 31. South southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Southwest wind 13 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow, mainly after noon. High near 32. Breezy, with a west wind 13 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 20. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 6 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. High near 22. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Windy.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 25. Windy.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 17. Blustery.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 33.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 22.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 38.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles NNE Mackay ID
 43.99°N 113.55°W (Elev. 9961 ft)
1:31 am MDT Mar 30, 2026
5am MDT Mar 30, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 5, 2026
 
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