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Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. Read More >

Current conditions at

Challis - Challis Airport (KLLJ)

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

Rain

50°F

10°C

Humidity 66%
Wind Speed W 17 MPH
Barometer 29.71 in (1006.1 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill44°F (7°C)
Last update 11 Apr 03:20 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

14 Miles N Mackay ID

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Snow showers, possibly mixed with rain, becoming all snow after 5pm. Some thunder is also possible. High near 44. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 18 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly between 7pm and 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. West wind 6 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers, mainly before 5pm. Some thunder is also possible. High near 41. Breezy, with a south wind 8 to 18 mph increasing to 18 to 28 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 44 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 41 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Southwest wind 11 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. West southwest wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of snow after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Breezy.

    Low: 26 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow. High near 35. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow showers, possibly mixed with rain, becoming all snow after 5pm. Some thunder is also possible. High near 44. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 18 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly between 7pm and 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. West wind 6 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
Snow showers, mainly before 5pm. Some thunder is also possible. High near 41. Breezy, with a south wind 8 to 18 mph increasing to 18 to 28 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 44 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday Night
Snow likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Southwest wind 11 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Monday
Snow likely, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. West southwest wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Breezy.
Wednesday
Snow. High near 35. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Low around 20. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. Blustery. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 12. Blustery.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 37.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
14 Miles N Mackay ID
 44.11°N 113.6°W (Elev. 8474 ft)
Last Update:
12:31 pm MDT Apr 11, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm MDT Apr 11, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 18, 2026
 
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