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Snow Squalls from the Upper Midwest to Great Lakes; High Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

An Arctic front will bring widespread snow squalls through Friday from the Upper Midwest to the Ohio Valley. Heavy snow rates and strong winds will lead to near-zero visibility and dangerous travel conditions. High winds will continue across the northern and central High Plains through Friday, with wind gusts above 60 mph likely, leading to hazardous travel conditions. Read More >

Current conditions at

Challis - Challis Airport (KLLJ)

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

Clear

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed WSW 3 MPH
Barometer 30.32 in (1026.75 mb)
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 15 Jan 07:05 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles NW Mackay ID

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 13. Wind chill values as low as -3. North wind 15 to 20 mph.

    Low: 13 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 20. Wind chill values as low as -1. North northwest wind 8 to 13 mph.

    High: 20 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 11. Wind chill values as low as -3. Northwest wind 10 to 14 mph.

    Low: 11 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 23. Wind chill values as low as -3. West wind 7 to 14 mph.

    High: 23 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 16. West southwest wind 6 to 10 mph.

    Low: 16 °F

    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 26.

    High: 26 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 12.

    Low: 12 °F

    Clear

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Sunny, with a high near 23.

    High: 23 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 14.

    Low: 14 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 13. Wind chill values as low as -3. North wind 15 to 20 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 20. Wind chill values as low as -1. North northwest wind 8 to 13 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 11. Wind chill values as low as -3. Northwest wind 10 to 14 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 23. Wind chill values as low as -3. West wind 7 to 14 mph.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 16. West southwest wind 6 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 26.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 12.
M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 23.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 14.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 25.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 23.
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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:
6:13 pm MST Jan 15, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7pm MST Jan 15, 2026-6pm MST Jan 22, 2026
 
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