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Snow Squalls from the Upper Midwest to Great Lakes; High Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

An Arctic front will bring widespread snow squalls through Friday from the Upper Midwest to the Ohio Valley. Heavy snow rates and strong winds will lead to near-zero visibility and dangerous travel conditions. High winds will continue across the northern and central High Plains through Friday, with wind gusts above 60 mph likely, leading to hazardous travel conditions. Read More >

Current conditions at

Challis - Challis Airport (KLLJ)

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

Clear

18°F

-8°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.39 in (1029.12 mb)
Dewpoint 13°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 16 Jan 03:55 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

18 Miles NW Mackay ID

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 31. Calm wind becoming north northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 31 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 13. Northwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 13 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 35. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.

    High: 35 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 17. Light west wind.

    Low: 17 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 36. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 36 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 15.

    Low: 15 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Sunny, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 31. Calm wind becoming north northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 13. Northwest wind around 6 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 35. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 17. Light west wind.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 36. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 15.
M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 37.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 19.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 41.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 35.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
18 Miles NW Mackay ID
 44.09°N 113.9°W (Elev. 6276 ft)
Last Update:
1:04 am MST Jan 16, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4am MST Jan 16, 2026-6pm MST Jan 22, 2026
 
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