Extreme Heat Continues; Severe Thunderstorms into Upper Midwest; Strong Bering Sea Storm

Wildfires and poor air quality continue for the Pacific Northwest, Rockies and extended into the Plains. Severe thunderstorms possible for the northern Plains and upper Midwest on Monday along a frontal boundary. Another boundary will focus showers and thunderstorms for the eastern seaboard with localized heavy rainfall possible. For Alaska, a strong Bering Sea storm will bring winds and rainfall. Read More >

Current conditions at

Challis - Challis Airport (KLLJ)

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

Clear

68°F

20°C

Humidity 18%
Wind Speed W 11 MPH
Barometer 29.99 in (1015.58 mb)
Dewpoint 24°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 02 Aug 11:55 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

18 Miles NNW Mackay ID

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Patchy smoke. Mostly clear, with a low around 39. West wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Patchy Smoke

  • Monday

    Monday: Patchy smoke. Sunny, with a high near 55. North northwest wind 16 to 21 mph becoming north northwest 8 to 13 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    High: 55 °F

    Patchy Smoke

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Patchy smoke. Mostly clear, with a low around 39. North wind 7 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.

    Low: 39 °F

    Patchy Smoke

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 59. West southwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming northwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. North northwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 63.

    High: 63 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 68.

    High: 68 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Patchy smoke. Mostly clear, with a low around 39. West wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Monday
Patchy smoke. Sunny, with a high near 55. North northwest wind 16 to 21 mph becoming north northwest 8 to 13 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Monday Night
Patchy smoke. Mostly clear, with a low around 39. North wind 7 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 59. West southwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming northwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42. North northwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 63.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 68.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 70.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53. Breezy.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 69.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 67.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
18 Miles NNW Mackay ID
 44.16°N 113.76°W (Elev. 10427 ft)
11:31 pm MDT Aug 2, 2026
12am MDT Aug 3, 2026-6pm MDT Aug 9, 2026
 
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