Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring fire weather concerns over parts of the central and southern High Plains. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across the Mid-South region and central Gulf states. Above average temperatures are expected across much of the country, and numerous daily record-tying/breaking highs will be possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Challis - Challis Airport (KLLJ)

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

Clear

50°F

10°C

Humidity 25%
Wind Speed W 25 MPH
Barometer 29.73 in (1006.77 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill43°F (6°C)
Last update 09 Mar 11:35 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

18 Miles NNW Mackay ID

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 19. Wind chill values as low as -5. Windy, with a west wind 32 to 34 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph.

    High: 19 °F

    Sunny and
    Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 6. Wind chill values as low as -15. Windy, with a west wind 26 to 31 mph decreasing to 18 to 23 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 47 mph.

    Low: 6 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Windy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 9. Wind chill values as low as -19. Windy, with a west wind 30 to 33 mph, with gusts as high as 47 mph.

    High: 9 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow and
    Windy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 3. Wind chill values as low as -20. Windy, with a west northwest wind 29 to 34 mph decreasing to 18 to 23 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 48 mph.

    Low: 3 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Windy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of snow after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 21. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph.

    High: 21 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Windy.  New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Windy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. Windy.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Windy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Windy.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Windy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Breezy.

    High: 30 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 19. Wind chill values as low as -5. Windy, with a west wind 32 to 34 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 6. Wind chill values as low as -15. Windy, with a west wind 26 to 31 mph decreasing to 18 to 23 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 47 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 9. Wind chill values as low as -19. Windy, with a west wind 30 to 33 mph, with gusts as high as 47 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 3. Wind chill values as low as -20. Windy, with a west northwest wind 29 to 34 mph decreasing to 18 to 23 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 48 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of snow after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 21. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Windy. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. Windy. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Windy.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Breezy.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Breezy.
Saturday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Windy.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
18 Miles NNW Mackay ID
 44.14°N 113.79°W (Elev. 11106 ft)
11:31 am MDT Mar 9, 2026
11am MDT Mar 9, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 15, 2026
 
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