Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains and Midwest; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central/southern High Plains and portions of the Midwest. Two Pacific storms will continue to bring heavy mountain snow and gusty winds to the western U.S. through Thursday. A swath of wintry weather, including heavy snow and a wintry mix, is expected from the Northern Plains to New England. Read More >

Current conditions at

Challis - Challis Airport (KLLJ)

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

Overcast

28°F

-2°C

Humidity	86%
Wind Speed	SE 3 MPH
Barometer	29.37 in (994.58 mb)
Dewpoint	25°F (-4°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	18 Feb 10:30 AM MST

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Extended Forecast for

13 Miles NNW Mackay ID

Today
High: 9 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Heavy
Snow
Tonight
Low: -5 °F
Chance Snow
Thursday
High: 6 °F
Chance Snow
Thursday Night
Low: -5 °F
Chance Snow
Friday
High: 8 °F
Chance Snow
Friday Night
Low: -6 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 12 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 2 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 18 °F
Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

Snow likely, mainly after 3pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 9. Wind chill values as low as -12. West northwest wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly between 11pm and 3am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around -5. Wind chill values as low as -24. Northwest wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Thursday

A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 6. Wind chill values as low as -24. South southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Thursday Night

A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -5. Wind chill values as low as -22. West southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 8. West wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around -6.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 12.

Saturday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2.

Sunday

Partly sunny, with a high near 18.

Sunday Night

A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 9.

Monday

A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 23.