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Significant Severe Weather in the Upper Midwest; Blizzard Conditions in the Cascades; Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms in Hawaii

Significant severe thunderstorms, including the risk for strong to intense tornadoes, are expected across the Upper Midwest this afternoon and evening. An atmospheric river will bring blizzard conditions to the northern Cascades. A powerful Kona storm is expected to impact Hawaii today into Saturday, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds. Read More >

Current conditions at

Challis - Challis Airport (KLLJ)

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

Clear

32°F

0°C

Humidity 24%
Wind Speed NW 9 MPH
Barometer 29.93 in (1013.55 mb)
Dewpoint 0°F (-18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill24°F (-4°C)
Last update 10 Mar 11:55 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

14 Miles N Mackay ID

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of snow after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 20. Wind chill values as low as -2. Blustery, with a west northwest wind 26 to 29 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph.

    High: 20 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow and
    Blustery

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 8. Wind chill values as low as -11. Blustery, with a west wind 23 to 28 mph decreasing to 14 to 19 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 41 mph.

    Low: 8 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Blustery
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of snow after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 30. Wind chill values as low as -8. West wind 15 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.

    High: 30 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 21 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Windy, with a west wind 32 to 39 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Windy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Windy. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Windy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Windy. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 40 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Windy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 32 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Windy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Windy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of snow after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 20. Wind chill values as low as -2. Blustery, with a west northwest wind 26 to 29 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 8. Wind chill values as low as -11. Blustery, with a west wind 23 to 28 mph decreasing to 14 to 19 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 41 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of snow after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 30. Wind chill values as low as -8. West wind 15 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 21 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Windy, with a west wind 32 to 39 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Windy. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Windy. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Windy.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Monday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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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:
11:31 am MDT Mar 10, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm MDT Mar 10, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 16, 2026
 
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