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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

36°F

2°C

Humidity 14%
Wind Speed WNW 17 MPH
Barometer 29.93 in (1013.55 mb)
Dewpoint -8°F (-22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill26°F (-3°C)
Last update 10 Mar 01:35 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles N Mackay ID

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of snow after 3pm. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 10. Wind chill values as low as -16. Windy, with a west northwest wind 29 to 32 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.

    High: 10 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow and
    Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 3. Wind chill values as low as -21. Windy, with a west northwest wind 28 to 33 mph decreasing to 18 to 23 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 47 mph.

    Low: 3 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Windy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 21. Wind chill values as low as -17. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 18 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.

    High: 21 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Mostly
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Windy, with a west southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Windy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 28. Windy, with a west wind 34 to 39 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Windy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Windy. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Windy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 32. Windy. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Windy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Breezy.

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Windy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of snow after 3pm. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 10. Wind chill values as low as -16. Windy, with a west northwest wind 29 to 32 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 3. Wind chill values as low as -21. Windy, with a west northwest wind 28 to 33 mph decreasing to 18 to 23 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 47 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 21. Wind chill values as low as -17. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 18 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Windy, with a west southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 28. Windy, with a west wind 34 to 39 mph, with gusts as high as 55 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 25. Windy. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 32. Windy. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Breezy.
Saturday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Windy.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles N Mackay ID
 44.05°N 113.62°W (Elev. 11401 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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