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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 19%
Wind Speed WNW 18 MPH
Barometer 30.02 in (1016.59 mb)
Dewpoint -3°F (-19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill23°F (-5°C)
Last update 10 Mar 05:55 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles NNE Mackay ID

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 0. Wind chill values as low as -23. Windy, with a west northwest wind 28 to 33 mph decreasing to 20 to 25 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 40 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 temperature rising to around 21 by 4am. 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: 18 °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, with a west wind 31 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. 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. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    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

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Windy.

    Low: 12 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow and
    Windy then
    Mostly Cloudy
    and Blustery

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 0. Wind chill values as low as -23. Windy, with a west northwest wind 28 to 33 mph decreasing to 20 to 25 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 40 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 temperature rising to around 21 by 4am. 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, with a west wind 31 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. 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. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
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 after noon. 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.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.
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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:
5:31 pm MDT Mar 10, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6pm MDT Mar 10, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 17, 2026
 
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