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.

Clear

41°F

5°C

Humidity 44%
Wind Speed WSW 6 MPH
Barometer 29.8 in (1009.14 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill37°F (3°C)
Last update 15 Feb 08:20 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

13 Miles NNW Mackay ID

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. Wind chill values as low as zero. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 15 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Washington's Birthday

    Washington's Birthday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 23. Wind chill values as low as zero. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 18 to 23 mph increasing to 24 to 29 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 44 mph.

    High: 23 °F

    Breezy.
    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 11. Wind chill values as low as -1. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 25 to 29 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.

    Low: 11 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow, mainly before 11am.  High near 15. Wind chill values as low as -9. Breezy, with a west wind 23 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 15 °F

    Breezy. Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 7 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow.  High near 11. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 11 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

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

    Low: -3 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 7.

    High: 7 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3.

    Low: -3 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. Wind chill values as low as zero. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Washington's Birthday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 23. Wind chill values as low as zero. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 18 to 23 mph increasing to 24 to 29 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 44 mph.
Monday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 11. Wind chill values as low as -1. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 25 to 29 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow, mainly before 11am. High near 15. Wind chill values as low as -9. Breezy, with a west wind 23 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow. High near 11. 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 -3. Breezy. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 7.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 7.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around -3.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 12.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 19.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
13 Miles NNW Mackay ID
 44.08°N 113.74°W (Elev. 10069 ft)
4:32 pm MST Feb 15, 2026
8pm MST Feb 15, 2026-6pm MST Feb 22, 2026
 
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