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Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heat Continues in the West

Critical fire weather conditions will persist in the central High Plains through Friday as gusty winds and dry conditions continue. The heat wave across the West and Southwest will continue to intensify through the week, with daily and monthly record highs expected to be broken. Read More >

Current conditions at

Challis - Challis Airport (KLLJ)

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

Clear

39°F

4°C

Humidity 37%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.26 in (1024.72 mb)
Dewpoint 15°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Mar 03:55 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles N Mackay ID

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 42. West wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. West wind 18 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. West wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. Breezy, with a west wind 17 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Breezy
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. Breezy, with a west wind 21 to 29 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph.

    High: 44 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. Windy.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Windy
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 42. West wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. West wind 18 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. West wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. Breezy, with a west wind 17 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. Breezy, with a west wind 21 to 29 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. Windy.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 37.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Breezy.
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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:
3:36 am MDT Mar 19, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4am MDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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