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

48°F

9°C

Humidity 18%
Wind Speed W 16 MPH
Barometer 29.7 in (1005.76 mb)
Dewpoint 7°F (-14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill42°F (6°C)
Last update 09 Mar 04:35 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles NNE Mackay ID

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 12. Wind chill values as low as -5. Breezy, with a west wind 23 to 28 mph decreasing to 16 to 21 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 46 mph.

    Low: 12 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Breezy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 16. Wind chill values as low as -9. Windy, with a west wind 23 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.

    High: 16 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Windy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 7. Wind chill values as low as -14. Windy, with a west northwest wind 27 to 32 mph decreasing to 17 to 22 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 46 mph.

    Low: 7 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Windy
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of snow after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 26. Wind chill values as low as -10. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 16 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.

    High: 26 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 24 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 34. Windy.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Windy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Breezy.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 30 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Windy.

    High: 37 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Windy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Breezy.

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 12. Wind chill values as low as -5. Breezy, with a west wind 23 to 28 mph decreasing to 16 to 21 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 46 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 16. Wind chill values as low as -9. Windy, with a west wind 23 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 7. Wind chill values as low as -14. Windy, with a west northwest wind 27 to 32 mph decreasing to 17 to 22 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 46 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of snow after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 26. Wind chill values as low as -10. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 16 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 24 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 34. Windy. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Breezy. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Windy.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Breezy.
Saturday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Windy.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles NNE Mackay ID
 44.08°N 113.53°W (Elev. 9600 ft)
1:01 pm MDT Mar 9, 2026
4pm MDT Mar 9, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 16, 2026
 
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