Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring fire weather concerns over parts of the central and southern High Plains. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across the Mid-South region and central Gulf states. Above average temperatures are expected across much of the country, and numerous daily record-tying/breaking highs will be possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Challis - Challis Airport (KLLJ)

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

Clear

45°F

7°C

Humidity 28%
Wind Speed W 6 MPH
Barometer 29.7 in (1005.76 mb)
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill42°F (6°C)
Last update 09 Mar 08:35 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles NNE Mackay ID

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 21. Wind chill values as low as -2. Windy, with a west wind 30 to 33 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph.

    High: 21 °F

    Sunny and
    Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 8. Wind chill values as low as -13. Windy, with a west wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph.

    Low: 8 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Windy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of snow after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 12. Wind chill values as low as -16. Windy, with a west wind 29 to 32 mph, with gusts as high as 46 mph.

    High: 12 °F

    Windy. Mostly
    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 4. Wind chill values as low as -20. Windy, with a west northwest wind 29 to 34 mph decreasing to 20 to 25 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 48 mph.

    Low: 4 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Windy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of snow after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 22. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 18 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.

    High: 22 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Windy.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Windy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Windy.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 28 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Windy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Windy.

    Low: 25 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Windy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 32. Windy.

    High: 32 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow and
    Windy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 21. Wind chill values as low as -2. Windy, with a west wind 30 to 33 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 8. Wind chill values as low as -13. Windy, with a west wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 12. Wind chill values as low as -16. Windy, with a west wind 29 to 32 mph, with gusts as high as 46 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 4. Wind chill values as low as -20. Windy, with a west northwest wind 29 to 34 mph decreasing to 20 to 25 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 48 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of snow after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 22. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 18 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Windy. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Windy. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Windy.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 32. Windy.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Windy.
Saturday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Windy.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Windy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles NNE Mackay ID
 44.01°N 113.58°W (Elev. 10722 ft)
5:31 am MDT Mar 9, 2026
8am MDT Mar 9, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 15, 2026
 
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