Back-to-Back Storms for the Center of the Nation

These storm systems will bring late season snow, sleet and ice for portions of the northern Plains, upper Midwest and Great Lakes region. Meanwhile, where temperatures are warmer, severe thunderstorms are expected for areas of the Mississippi Valley into the southern Plains. Furthermore, combination of windy and dry conditions will raise fire weather concerns for the southern High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Challis - Challis Airport (KLLJ)

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

Overcast

38°F

3°C

Humidity 47%
Wind Speed W 8 MPH
Barometer 29.64 in (1003.73 mb)
Dewpoint 20°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill32°F (0°C)
Last update 02 Apr 11:55 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

13 Miles NNW Mackay ID

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Snow showers likely before 3pm, then snow, mainly after 3pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 16. Wind chill values as low as -8. Breezy, with a west northwest wind 24 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 16 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 7pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. Wind chill values as low as -13. Blustery, with a northwest wind 22 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph.  New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 9 °F

    Blustery.
    Heavy Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 25. Wind chill values as low as -9. Northwest wind 15 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 25 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 16. West wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 16 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 33. West southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 33 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow showers likely before 3pm, then snow, mainly after 3pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 16. Wind chill values as low as -8. Breezy, with a west northwest wind 24 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 7pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. Wind chill values as low as -13. Blustery, with a northwest wind 22 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 25. Wind chill values as low as -9. Northwest wind 15 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 16. West wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 33. West southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 37.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Breezy.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Breezy.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
13 Miles NNW Mackay ID
 44.08°N 113.74°W (Elev. 10069 ft)
11:31 am MDT Apr 2, 2026
12pm MDT Apr 2, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 8, 2026
 
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