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Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain from the southern Plains to the Midwest; Critical Fire Weather Conditions for the southern High Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected from the southern Plains to the Midwest this afternoon into tonight. Severe storm hazards may include very large hail, severe wind gusts, and tornadoes. Additionally, storms could produce heavy rain that may lead to flash flooding. In the southern High Plains, strong winds and low relative humidity will create Critical fire weather conditions today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Challis - Challis Airport (KLLJ)

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

Overcast

37°F

3°C

Humidity 34%
Wind Speed WNW 9 MPH
Barometer 30.17 in (1021.67 mb)
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill30°F (-1°C)
Last update 06 Mar 10:00 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles NW Mackay ID

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 18. Wind chill values as low as -5. North northwest wind 16 to 21 mph.

    High: 18 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 12. Wind chill values as low as -3. North northwest wind 13 to 16 mph.

    Low: 12 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 27. Wind chill values as low as zero. North northwest wind 10 to 13 mph becoming west in the morning.

    High: 27 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. West wind 10 to 13 mph.

    Low: 21 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 33. West southwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 33 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. Breezy.

    High: 29 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 17. Windy.

    Low: 17 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow and
    Windy then
    Partly Cloudy
    and Breezy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 21. Breezy.

    High: 21 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 18. Wind chill values as low as -5. North northwest wind 16 to 21 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 12. Wind chill values as low as -3. North northwest wind 13 to 16 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 27. Wind chill values as low as zero. North northwest wind 10 to 13 mph becoming west in the morning.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. West wind 10 to 13 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 33. West southwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. Breezy.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 17. Windy.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 21. Breezy.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. Breezy.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 28. Breezy.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Windy.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 31. Windy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
16 Miles NW Mackay ID
 44.09°N 113.81°W (Elev. 10318 ft)
Last Update:
4:31 am MST Mar 6, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10am MST Mar 6, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 12, 2026
 
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