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.

Clear

39°F

4°C

Humidity 75%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.75 in (1007.45 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 12 Apr 03:05 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

18 Miles NNW Mackay ID

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. South wind around 14 mph.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely before noon, then snow showers, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 27. Windy, with a south wind 16 to 21 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 39 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Windy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Wind chill values as low as -3. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 18 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely, mainly after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. Wind chill values as low as -3. Breezy, with a west southwest wind around 22 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. West wind 14 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    Low: 16 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 27. Breezy.

    High: 27 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Mostly
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Breezy.

    Low: 19 °F

    Breezy.
    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow.  High near 23. Windy.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 23 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy
    then Snow and
    Windy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow.  Low around 11. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 11 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. South wind around 14 mph.
Sunday
Snow likely before noon, then snow showers, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible. High near 27. Windy, with a south wind 16 to 21 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Wind chill values as low as -3. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 18 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 31 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 22. Wind chill values as low as -3. Breezy, with a west southwest wind around 22 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. West wind 14 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 27. Breezy.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Breezy.
Wednesday
Snow. High near 23. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Low around 11. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday
Snow. High near 12. Blustery. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Blustery.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 16. Blustery.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 24.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
18 Miles NNW Mackay ID
 44.14°N 113.79°W (Elev. 11106 ft)
12:31 am MDT Apr 12, 2026
3am MDT Apr 12, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 18, 2026
 
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