Dangerous Heat and Possible Flooding

Dangerous heat will persist across the Southwest U.S. through Saturday with daytime highs of 110-115°F. Extreme Heat Warnings remain in effect. Dangerous heat will build across the southern Plains again beginning this weekend. Heavy to excessive rain over the Carolinas Friday may lead to isolated areas of flash flooding. Read More >

Current conditions at

Challis - Challis Airport (KLLJ)

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

Partly Cloudy

78°F

26°C

Humidity 33%
Wind Speed SE 16 MPH
Barometer 30.04 in (1017.27 mb)
Dewpoint 47°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 28 Aug 02:55 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

18 Miles NNW Mackay ID

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 4pm.  Snow level 12900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a chance of rain after 9pm.  Snow level 13000 feet lowering to 12500 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. South southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 39 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and thunderstorms likely before 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm.  Snow level 12300 feet lowering to 11700 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Southwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 44 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow likely, possibly mixed with rain, mainly before 5am. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 12200 feet lowering to 11400 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. South wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of snow before noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. South wind 14 to 17 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain before midnight.  Snow level 11500 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Snow level 11800 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 4pm. Snow level 12900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a chance of rain after 9pm. Snow level 13000 feet lowering to 12500 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. South southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday
Rain and thunderstorms likely before 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Snow level 12300 feet lowering to 11700 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Southwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
Snow likely, possibly mixed with rain, mainly before 5am. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 12200 feet lowering to 11400 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. South wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow before noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. South wind 14 to 17 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 48.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain before midnight. Snow level 11500 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Snow level 11800 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Snow level 11900 feet lowering to 11100 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Breezy.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Thursday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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Point Forecast:
18 Miles NNW Mackay ID
 44.14°N 113.79°W (Elev. 11106 ft)
12:31 pm MDT Aug 28, 2026
3pm MDT Aug 28, 2026-6pm MDT Sep 4, 2026
 
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