Heavy Rain and Flooding Concerns in Hawaii; Severe Weather in the Plains

A storm system is expected to bring strong winds, widespread heavy rainfall, and flooding concerns to the Hawaiian Islands through the weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms are forecast from the Southern Plains to the Mid-Missouri Valley Thursday afternoon and evening. Large hail and strong winds are the primary threats. Read More >

Current conditions at

Challis - Challis Airport (KLLJ)

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

Clear

37°F

3°C

Humidity 40%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.98 in (1015.24 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 09 Apr 02:35 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles NNW Mackay ID

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 24. Northwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 38. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 38 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. West wind 10 to 14 mph becoming south southeast in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of snow, mainly between noon and 3pm, then a chance of snow showers after 3pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 18 to 23 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 36 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 42 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Breezy, with a south wind 16 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow before noon, then snow showers between noon and 3pm, then snow after 3pm. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 34. Windy.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy
    then Snow
    Showers and
    Windy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Breezy.  New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow before noon, then snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 27. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 27 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow likely, mainly before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 19 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 24. Northwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 38. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. West wind 10 to 14 mph becoming south southeast in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Friday
A chance of snow, mainly between noon and 3pm, then a chance of snow showers after 3pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 18 to 23 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Breezy, with a south wind 16 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
A chance of snow before noon, then snow showers between noon and 3pm, then snow after 3pm. Some thunder is also possible. High near 34. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Breezy. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow before noon, then snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible. High near 27. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night
Snow likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 30. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
16 Miles NNW Mackay ID
 44.1°N 113.78°W (Elev. 10531 ft)
12:31 am MDT Apr 9, 2026
2am MDT Apr 9, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 15, 2026
 
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