Fire Weather in the Central and Southern Plains; Pacific Storms Impacting the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring elevated to critical fire weather to the central and southern Plains into Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain, and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Current conditions at

Challis - Challis Airport (KLLJ)

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

Overcast

32°F

0°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.76 in (1007.79 mb)
Dewpoint 22°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 16 Feb 12:55 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles NNE Mackay ID

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 19. Southwest wind around 14 mph.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Washington's Birthday

    Washington's Birthday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 3pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 26. Windy, with a south wind 16 to 21 mph increasing to 28 to 33 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 47 mph.

    High: 26 °F

    Sunny and
    Breezy then
    Slight Chance
    Snow and
    Windy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow, mainly after 8pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 13. Wind chill values as low as zero. Windy, with a south wind 30 to 34 mph, with gusts as high as 47 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow.  High near 19. Wind chill values as low as -7. Breezy, with a southwest wind 25 to 29 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 19 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 14 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 8 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow.  High near 15. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 15 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 1 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly after 11am.  Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 10. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 10 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 2 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 19. Southwest wind around 14 mph.
Washington's Birthday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 26. Windy, with a south wind 16 to 21 mph increasing to 28 to 33 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 47 mph.
Monday Night
Snow, mainly after 8pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 13. Wind chill values as low as zero. Windy, with a south wind 30 to 34 mph, with gusts as high as 47 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow. High near 19. Wind chill values as low as -7. Breezy, with a southwest wind 25 to 29 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 14 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow. High near 15. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 10. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 1.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 14.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 6.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 21.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles NNE Mackay ID
 44.08°N 113.53°W (Elev. 9600 ft)
11:46 pm MST Feb 15, 2026
1am MST Feb 16, 2026-6pm MST Feb 22, 2026
 
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