Extreme Fire Weather Concerns; Severe Thunderstorms from the Plains to Mississippi Valley

Extremely critical fire weather concerns for portions of the southern High Plans as strong wind and very dry conditions could result in rapid spread of any fires. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms are expected once again across areas of the Central and Southern Plains, then spreading in the Mississippi Valley regions on Monday. Damaging winds, very large hail and strong tornadoes are possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Challis - Challis Airport (KLLJ)

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

Mostly Cloudy

49°F

9°C

Humidity 24%
Wind Speed NW 5 MPH
Barometer 29.63 in (1003.39 mb)
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill47°F (8°C)
Last update 26 Apr 01:55 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles N Mackay ID

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 5pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 27. West wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Northwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely before 3pm, then snow showers likely, mainly between 3pm and 5pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. West northwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 14. Wind chill values as low as -2. Northwest wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of snow after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 27. West wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 27 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of snow after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 30. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 27. West wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Northwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Monday
Snow likely before 3pm, then snow showers likely, mainly between 3pm and 5pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. West northwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 14. Wind chill values as low as -2. Northwest wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of snow after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 27. West wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 30. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 36.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 41.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29.
Saturday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles N Mackay ID
 44.05°N 113.62°W (Elev. 11401 ft)
12:31 pm MDT Apr 26, 2026
2pm MDT Apr 26, 2026-6pm MDT May 2, 2026
 
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