Fire Weather Concerns in the South-Central U.S.; Heavy Precipitation in Northern California and the Great Lakes

Strong winds and dry conditions will promote elevated to critical fire weather conditions across southeast Colorado into the southern Plains and extending into the Ozarks. An atmospheric river will bring heavy rain and a flash flood threat to northern California and heavy mountain snow in the Cascades and Northern Rockies. A clipper system will bring heavy snow to the Great Lakes. Read More >

Current conditions at

Challis - Challis Airport (KLLJ)

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

Overcast

45°F

7°C

Humidity 60%
Wind Speed SW 8 MPH
Barometer 29.81 in (1009.48 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill41°F (5°C)
Last update 24 Feb 04:55 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles NNW Mackay ID

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Snow showers likely. The snow could be heavy at times.  Cloudy, with a high near 24. West wind around 21 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers likely, mainly before 8pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Cloudy, with a low around 17. Wind chill values as low as -3. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 21 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 11am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 10 by 5pm. Wind chill values as low as -10. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 34 mph, with gusts as high as 48 mph.  New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 21 °F

    Windy. Heavy
    Snow then
    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 8. Wind chill values as low as -12. Blustery, with a west northwest wind 16 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.

    Low: 8 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Blustery
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 22. West wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 22 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 13.

    Low: 13 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 26.

    High: 26 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 14. Breezy.

    Low: 14 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.

    High: 27 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow showers likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 24. West wind around 21 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow showers likely, mainly before 8pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 17. Wind chill values as low as -3. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 21 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 11am. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 10 by 5pm. Wind chill values as low as -10. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 34 mph, with gusts as high as 48 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 8. Wind chill values as low as -12. Blustery, with a west northwest wind 16 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 22. West wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 26.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 14. Breezy.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 26.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 16.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 29.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
16 Miles NNW Mackay ID
 44.1°N 113.78°W (Elev. 10531 ft)
4:31 pm MST Feb 24, 2026
5pm MST Feb 24, 2026-6pm MST Mar 3, 2026
 
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