Severe Thunderstorms for the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

A round of severe thunderstorms are forecast across areas of the Southern Plains, Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes this afternoon and tonight; The threat for flash flooding will also accompany these storms. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Challis - Challis Airport (KLLJ)

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

Overcast

41°F

5°C

Humidity 26%
Wind Speed ESE 4 MPH
Barometer 30.13 in (1020.32 mb)
Dewpoint 9°F (-13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill38°F (3°C)
Last update 17 Apr 02:55 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

18 Miles NW Mackay ID

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Northwest wind around 11 mph.

    High: 37 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. Northwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming light and variable  after midnight.

    Low: 19 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 48. Light and variable wind becoming south southeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

    High: 48 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 26 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

    High: 59 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Northwest wind around 11 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. Northwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 48. Light and variable wind becoming south southeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 64.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain after midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 50.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
18 Miles NW Mackay ID
 44.09°N 113.9°W (Elev. 6276 ft)
1:21 pm MDT Apr 17, 2026
3pm MDT Apr 17, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 24, 2026
 
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