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

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central and southern High Plains Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will continue impacting the mountains of the western U.S. into Thursday with gusty winds and heavy snow. Heavy snow and gusty winds will continue to impact the northern Plains into the central Great Lakes Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Challis - Challis Airport (KLLJ)

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

light snow,mist

27°F

-3°C

Humidity	92%
Wind Speed	N 0 MPH
Barometer	29.35 in (993.91 mb)
Dewpoint	25°F (-4°C)
Visibility	4.00 mi
Last update	18 Feb 05:05 AM MST

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

13 Miles NNW Mackay ID

Overnight
Low: 4 °F
Chance Snow
Wednesday
High: 9 °F
Slight Chance
Snow then
Heavy Snow
Wednesday Night
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

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Wind chill values as low as -12. Southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Wednesday

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 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Wednesday Night

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. 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. 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.