Showers and Thunderstorms for the Eastern Third of the Country; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

Showers and thunderstorms will continue along and ahead of a cold front for the eastern third of the country. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Much cooler weather will filter in behind this cold front along and east of the Rockies. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through this weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Challis - Challis Airport (KLLJ)

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

Clear

47°F

8°C

Humidity 33%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.06 in (1017.95 mb)
Dewpoint 20°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Apr 08:55 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

19 Miles NE Mackay ID

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 28. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 50. South southeast wind 5 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. South southeast wind 6 to 13 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. West northwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming south southwest 12 to 17 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph.

    High: 57 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41. South southwest wind 12 to 17 mph becoming south 6 to 11 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Breezy.

    High: 58 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Mostly
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain after midnight.  Snow level 9700 feet lowering to 8800 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. Windy.

    Low: 37 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Windy
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 9am. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 30 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 28. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 50. South southeast wind 5 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. South southeast wind 6 to 13 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. West northwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming south southwest 12 to 17 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41. South southwest wind 12 to 17 mph becoming south 6 to 11 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Breezy.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain after midnight. Snow level 9700 feet lowering to 8800 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. Windy.
Wednesday
Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 9am. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
19 Miles NE Mackay ID
 44.1°N 113.32°W (Elev. 8199 ft)
5:31 pm MDT Apr 18, 2026
9pm MDT Apr 18, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 25, 2026
 
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