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Snow Squalls from the Upper Midwest to Great Lakes; High Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

An Arctic front will bring widespread snow squalls through Friday from the Upper Midwest to the Ohio Valley. Heavy snow rates and strong winds will lead to near-zero visibility and dangerous travel conditions. High winds will continue across the northern and central High Plains through Friday, with wind gusts above 60 mph likely, leading to hazardous travel conditions. Read More >

Current conditions at

Challis - Challis Airport (KLLJ)

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

Clear

18°F

-8°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.41 in (1029.8 mb)
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 16 Jan 05:20 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

18 Miles NNW Mackay ID

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 17. Wind chill values as low as -9. North northwest wind 9 to 16 mph.

    High: 17 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 8. Wind chill values as low as -10. North northeast wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 8 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 23. Wind chill values as low as -9. North wind 9 to 17 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 23 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 13. Wind chill values as low as -1. West southwest wind 9 to 14 mph.

    Low: 13 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 22. West wind 9 to 14 mph.

    High: 22 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 8.

    Low: 8 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Sunny, with a high near 20.

    High: 20 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 11.

    Low: 11 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 23.

    High: 23 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 17. Wind chill values as low as -9. North northwest wind 9 to 16 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 8. Wind chill values as low as -10. North northeast wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 23. Wind chill values as low as -9. North wind 9 to 17 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 13. Wind chill values as low as -1. West southwest wind 9 to 14 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 22. West wind 9 to 14 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 8.
M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 20.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 11.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 23.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 22.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 18.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
18 Miles NNW Mackay ID
 44.14°N 113.79°W (Elev. 11106 ft)
Last Update:
4:31 am MST Jan 16, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5am MST Jan 16, 2026-6pm MST Jan 22, 2026
 
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