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

50°F

10°C

Humidity 16%
Wind Speed WSW 25 MPH
Barometer 29.69 in (1005.42 mb)
Dewpoint 7°F (-14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill43°F (6°C)
Last update 09 Mar 03:50 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles NNE Mackay ID

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Wind chill values as low as -13. Windy, with a west wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph.

    Low: 7 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Windy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 11. Wind chill values as low as -17. Windy, with a west wind 29 to 32 mph, with gusts as high as 46 mph.

    High: 11 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Windy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 2. Wind chill values as low as -22. Windy, with a west northwest wind 29 to 34 mph decreasing to 21 to 26 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 48 mph.

    Low: 2 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Windy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of snow after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 21. Wind chill values as low as -19. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.

    High: 21 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 26 to 29 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Windy.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Windy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Windy.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Windy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 32. Windy.

    High: 32 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Windy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Windy.

    Low: 26 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Windy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Wind chill values as low as -13. Windy, with a west wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 11. Wind chill values as low as -17. Windy, with a west wind 29 to 32 mph, with gusts as high as 46 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 2. Wind chill values as low as -22. Windy, with a west northwest wind 29 to 34 mph decreasing to 21 to 26 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 48 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of snow after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 21. Wind chill values as low as -19. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 24 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 20. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 26 to 29 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. 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. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Windy. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before noon. 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 30. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Windy.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Breezy.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Breezy.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles NNE Mackay ID
 44.01°N 113.58°W (Elev. 10722 ft)
1:01 pm MDT Mar 9, 2026
4pm MDT Mar 9, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 16, 2026
 
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