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Gusty winds and dry conditions will continue to bring fire weather concerns to the southern Plains through Friday. Severe thunderstorms including a few tornadoes, large hail and damaging wind gusts are expected across parts of the Midwest and lower Ohio Valley today. A Pacific storm will bring low elevation rain and thunderstorms across southern California and heavy snow through the Sierra. Read More >

Current conditions at

Challis - Challis Airport (KLLJ)

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

Clear

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 39%
Wind Speed ENE 4 MPH
Barometer 29.68 in (1005.08 mb)
Dewpoint 7°F (-14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill23°F (-5°C)
Last update 19 Feb 01:20 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

18 Miles NW Mackay ID

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A slight chance of snow between 2pm and 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 19. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 19 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 0. Wind chill values as low as -7. South southeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 0 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 20. Wind chill values as low as -7. Northwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 20 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 2. Wind chill values as low as -8. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.

    Low: 2 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 26. South wind 5 to 9 mph.

    High: 26 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.

    Low: 11 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.

    Low: 17 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A slight chance of snow between 2pm and 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 19. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 0. Wind chill values as low as -7. South southeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 20. Wind chill values as low as -7. Northwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 2. Wind chill values as low as -8. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 26. South wind 5 to 9 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 34.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 35.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 29.
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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:
12:56 pm MST Feb 19, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1pm MST Feb 19, 2026-6pm MST Feb 25, 2026
 
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