Above Average Temperatures for the West and Central Plains; Lake Effect Snow Continues

Well above average temperatures will prevail across the Plains and the West Coast this week, while a cold front will bring Arctic air to the South and East Coast Thursday and Friday. Lake effect snow is forecast downwind of the Great Lakes through Thursday along and behind the Arctic front, as well as mountain snow across the Southern Appalachians. Read More >

Current conditions at

Challis - Challis Airport (KLLJ)

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

Clear

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.58 in (1035.56 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 14 Jan 12:55 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles NW Mackay ID

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. North northwest wind around 14 mph.

    Low: 22 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 32. North northwest wind 8 to 14 mph.

    High: 32 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 19. North wind 9 to 14 mph becoming west in the evening.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 30. Northwest wind 10 to 16 mph.

    High: 30 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 14. Northwest wind 13 to 15 mph.

    Low: 14 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 25.

    High: 25 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 28.

    High: 28 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 17.

    Low: 17 °F

    Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. North northwest wind around 14 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 32. North northwest wind 8 to 14 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 19. North wind 9 to 14 mph becoming west in the evening.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 30. Northwest wind 10 to 16 mph.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 14. Northwest wind 13 to 15 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 25.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 16.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 28.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 17.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 28.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 17.
M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 28.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 16.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
16 Miles NW Mackay ID
 44.09°N 113.81°W (Elev. 10318 ft)
10:31 pm MST Jan 13, 2026
1am MST Jan 14, 2026-6pm MST Jan 20, 2026
 
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