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Heavy to Excessive Rainfall in the Southeast; Critical Fire Weather in the Northern Plains/Upper Midwest and Southwest

A slow-moving storm system will continue to bring thunderstorms, heavy rain and flooding potential from Southeast Florida, into the Southern to Central Appalachians and the Mid-Atlantic regions today into Wednesday. Gusty winds and dry fuels will support widespread critical fire weather in the northern Plains into the Upper Midwest and the Southwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Challis - Challis Airport (KLLJ)

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

Rain

43°F

6°C

Humidity 75%
Wind Speed SE 9 MPH
Barometer 29.76 in (1007.79 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill38°F (3°C)
Last update 12 May 09:20 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles NNW Mackay ID

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers likely, mainly before 3am. Cloudy, with a low around 23. West northwest wind 16 to 21 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow showers, mainly after 9am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 28. West northwest wind 10 to 16 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 22. North northwest wind 17 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Blustery, with a northwest wind 21 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Blustery

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. West northwest wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 32. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before midnight. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow showers likely, mainly before 3am. Cloudy, with a low around 23. West northwest wind 16 to 21 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
Snow showers, mainly after 9am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 28. West northwest wind 10 to 16 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 22. North northwest wind 17 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Blustery, with a northwest wind 21 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. West northwest wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 32. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before midnight. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Saturday
Snow showers likely, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
Snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Blustery.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles NNW Mackay ID
 44.1°N 113.78°W (Elev. 10531 ft)
Last Update:
5:31 pm MDT May 12, 2025
Forecast Valid:
9pm MDT May 12, 2025-6pm MDT May 19, 2025
 
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