Dangerous Heat Builds and Expands; Critical Fire Weather for the Southwest; Severe Thunderstorms for Plains and Midwest

Dangerous to record breaking heat will build across the center of the nation and slowly build eastward this week. Wildfire conditions remain critical for the Southwest and portions of the Great Basin through Monday. For the northern Plains and upper Midwest, severe thunderstorms with the potential for large to very large hail and severe winds are the primary hazards. Read More >

Current conditions at

Challis - Challis Airport (KLLJ)

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

Overcast

43°F

6°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed S 4 MPH
Barometer 29.87 in (1011.51 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill41°F (5°C)
Last update 28 Jun 04:55 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

18 Miles WNW Mackay ID

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Rain and snow likely.  Cloudy, with a low around 36. Northwest wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain and snow before 11am, then rain between 11am and noon, then rain showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 48. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain.  Low around 36. Northwest wind 3 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain, mainly before 11am.  High near 54. West wind 3 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 54 °F

    Rain then
    Chance Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. West northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm  after midnight.

    Low: 39 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a slight chance of rain between 9pm and midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 40 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain and snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 36. Northwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday
Rain and snow before 11am, then rain between 11am and noon, then rain showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible. High near 48. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
Rain. Low around 36. Northwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
Rain, mainly before 11am. High near 54. West wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. West northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 62.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a slight chance of rain between 9pm and midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 68.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Independence Day
Sunny, with a high near 71.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
18 Miles WNW Mackay ID
 44.04°N 113.92°W (Elev. 6522 ft)
12:31 am MDT Jun 28, 2026
5am MDT Jun 28, 2026-6pm MDT Jul 4, 2026
 
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