Widespread High Wind Event; Heavy Snow Expected from the Northern Plains to Northeast

Widespread high winds will continue to impact the interior Northwest, northern Plains, and Upper Midwest. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central and southern Plains and south coastal Texas today. A storm tracking across the northern Plains, Great Lakes and into the Northeast U.S. will bring heavy snow and gusty winds into Saturday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Challis - Challis Airport (KLLJ)

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

Overcast

46°F

8°C

Humidity 42%
Wind Speed W 20 MPH
Barometer 30.06 in (1017.95 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill38°F (3°C)
Last update 12 Mar 10:00 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles NNW Mackay ID

  • Today

    Today: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. Wind chill values as low as zero. Windy, with a west wind around 43 mph, with gusts as high as 65 mph.  Total daytime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Windy, with a west wind 39 to 43 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Windy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Windy, with a west wind 31 to 41 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Windy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Windy, with a west wind 26 to 32 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Windy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow.  High near 26. Windy, with a west wind 37 to 45 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Snow and
    Windy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Windy.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 7 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Windy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of snow after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. Breezy.

    High: 19 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of snow before noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. Wind chill values as low as zero. Windy, with a west wind around 43 mph, with gusts as high as 65 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Windy, with a west wind 39 to 43 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Windy, with a west wind 31 to 41 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Windy, with a west wind 26 to 32 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
Snow. High near 26. Windy, with a west wind 37 to 45 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Windy. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. Breezy.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of snow before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 40.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
11 Miles NNW Mackay ID
 44.06°N 113.71°W (Elev. 10755 ft)
7:37 am MDT Mar 12, 2026
10am MDT Mar 12, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 18, 2026
 
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