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Heavy Rain and Flooding Concerns in Hawaii; Severe Weather in the Plains

A storm system is expected to bring strong winds, widespread heavy rainfall, and flooding concerns to the Hawaiian Islands through the weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms are forecast from the Southern Plains to the Mid-Missouri Valley Thursday afternoon and evening. Large hail and strong winds are the primary threats. Read More >

Current conditions at

Challis - Challis Airport (KLLJ)

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

Clear

34°F

1°C

Humidity 47%
Wind Speed WNW 3 MPH
Barometer 30.01 in (1016.26 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 09 Apr 05:20 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles NNW Mackay ID

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 53. Light west wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 53 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. West wind 5 to 8 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.

    Low: 37 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely, mainly after noon. Snow level 8700 feet rising to 9700 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 56. Light south wind increasing to 16 to 21 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 56 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Rain Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain. Snow level 9800 feet lowering to 9000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. South wind 16 to 21 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 36 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain before 9am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 8600 feet lowering to 8000 feet in the afternoon . High near 48. Windy, with a south wind 13 to 18 mph increasing to 27 to 32 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 48 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow and
    Windy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 9pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. High near 40. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 27 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. High near 39. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 39 °F

    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 53. Light west wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. West wind 5 to 8 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
Friday
Rain likely, mainly after noon. Snow level 8700 feet rising to 9700 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 56. Light south wind increasing to 16 to 21 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain. Snow level 9800 feet lowering to 9000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. South wind 16 to 21 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 36 mph.
Saturday
A chance of rain before 9am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 8600 feet lowering to 8000 feet in the afternoon . High near 48. Windy, with a south wind 13 to 18 mph increasing to 27 to 32 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 9pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Sunday
Snow. High near 40. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday Night
Snow likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday
Snow. High near 39. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
17 Miles NNW Mackay ID
 44.15°N 113.7°W (Elev. 7877 ft)
Last Update:
12:31 am MDT Apr 9, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5am MDT Apr 9, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 15, 2026
 
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