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Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Challis - Challis Airport (KLLJ)

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

Overcast

68°F

20°C

Humidity 11%
Wind Speed WSW 10 MPH
Barometer 30.09 in (1018.96 mb)
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Mar 03:35 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles NNE Mackay ID

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 33. West wind 18 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 46. West wind 18 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 34. West wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 50. West wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 36. West wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. Breezy.

    Low: 37 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Breezy.

    High: 48 °F

    Sunny then
    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Breezy.

    Low: 26 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 33. West wind 18 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 46. West wind 18 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 34. West wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 50. West wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36. West wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 53.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. Breezy.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Breezy.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Breezy.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Windy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles NNE Mackay ID
 44.08°N 113.53°W (Elev. 9600 ft)
Last Update:
1:30 pm MDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm MDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 24, 2026
 
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