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Significant Severe Weather in the Upper Midwest; Blizzard Conditions in the Cascades; Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms in Hawaii

Significant severe thunderstorms, including the risk for strong to intense tornadoes, are expected across the Upper Midwest this afternoon and evening. An atmospheric river will bring blizzard conditions to the northern Cascades. A powerful Kona storm is expected to impact Hawaii today into Saturday, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds. Read More >

Current conditions at

Challis - Challis Airport (KLLJ)

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

Clear

34°F

1°C

Humidity 24%
Wind Speed NW 13 MPH
Barometer 29.93 in (1013.55 mb)
Dewpoint 1°F (-17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill25°F (-4°C)
Last update 10 Mar 12:35 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles NNE Mackay ID

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of snow after 3pm. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 8. Wind chill values as low as -19. Windy, with a west northwest wind 31 to 33 mph, with gusts as high as 48 mph.

    High: 8 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow and
    Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 0. Wind chill values as low as -23. 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: 0 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Windy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 19. Wind chill values as low as -20. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.

    High: 19 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Wind chill values as low as -1. Windy, with a west southwest wind 26 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Windy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 26. Windy, with a west wind 37 to 41 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Windy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Windy. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Windy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 30. Windy. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 30 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Windy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Breezy.

    Low: 25 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Saturday

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

    High: 27 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Windy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of snow after 3pm. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 8. Wind chill values as low as -19. Windy, with a west northwest wind 31 to 33 mph, with gusts as high as 48 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 0. Wind chill values as low as -23. 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
Mostly sunny, with a high near 19. Wind chill values as low as -20. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Wind chill values as low as -1. Windy, with a west southwest wind 26 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 26. Windy, with a west wind 37 to 41 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Windy. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 30. Windy. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Breezy.
Saturday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Windy.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles NNE Mackay ID
 44.01°N 113.58°W (Elev. 10722 ft)
Last Update:
12:31 pm MDT Mar 10, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1pm MDT Mar 10, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 16, 2026
 
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