Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring fire weather concerns over parts of the central and southern High Plains. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across the Mid-South region and central Gulf states. Above average temperatures are expected across much of the country, and numerous daily record-tying/breaking highs will be possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Challis - Challis Airport (KLLJ)

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

Clear

45°F

7°C

Humidity 28%
Wind Speed SW 4 MPH
Barometer 29.69 in (1005.42 mb)
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill43°F (6°C)
Last update 09 Mar 08:20 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

18 Miles NW Mackay ID

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 39. East wind 10 to 20 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 34 mph.

    High: 39 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. North northeast wind 12 to 17 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 32 mph.

    Low: 20 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 28. West northwest wind 13 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 28 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. Blustery, with a west northwest wind 17 to 22 mph decreasing to 6 to 11 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 32 mph.

    Low: 13 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Blustery
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Southwest wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 38 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of snow before midnight, then a chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of rain and snow before noon, then a chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 43 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain and
    Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Breezy.

    Low: 35 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain and
    Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of rain before noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 39. East wind 10 to 20 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 34 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. North northeast wind 12 to 17 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 32 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 28. West northwest wind 13 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. Blustery, with a west northwest wind 17 to 22 mph decreasing to 6 to 11 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 32 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Southwest wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow before midnight, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow before noon, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Breezy.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of rain before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
18 Miles NW Mackay ID
 44.09°N 113.9°W (Elev. 6276 ft)
5:31 am MDT Mar 9, 2026
8am MDT Mar 9, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 15, 2026
 
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