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Heavy Rain and Flooding Concerns in Hawaii; Severe Weather this Weekend in the Plains; Pacific Storm in the West

A storm system near the Hawaiian Islands is expected to bring periods of heavy rainfall, strong winds, and isolated strong to severe thunderstorms through Friday. Several rounds of severe thunderstorms are forecast to impact parts of the Great Plains into the Midwest this weekend into next week. Moderate to heavy rainfall and high elevation snow is expected this weekend over California and Oregon. Read More >

Current conditions at

Challis - Challis Airport (KLLJ)

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

Clear

48°F

9°C

Humidity 31%
Wind Speed E 5 MPH
Barometer 29.96 in (1014.56 mb)
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill46°F (8°C)
Last update 09 Apr 09:35 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

23 Miles NW Mackay ID

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of rain between noon and 2pm, then a chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 59. Light and variable wind becoming south 9 to 14 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 59 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers before midnight, then a slight chance of rain after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. South southeast wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain before noon, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between noon and 3pm, then rain likely after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. South wind 6 to 11 mph increasing to 13 to 18 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 50 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Southwest wind 9 to 14 mph becoming light south southeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of rain before noon, then rain, possibly mixed with snow showers between noon and 3pm, then rain showers after 3pm. Some thunder is also possible. High near 46. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 46 °F

    Chance Rain
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 41 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Light and variable wind.
Friday
A slight chance of rain between noon and 2pm, then a chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 59. Light and variable wind becoming south 9 to 14 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers before midnight, then a slight chance of rain after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. South southeast wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
A chance of rain before noon, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between noon and 3pm, then rain likely after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. South wind 6 to 11 mph increasing to 13 to 18 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Southwest wind 9 to 14 mph becoming light south southeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
A chance of rain before noon, then rain, possibly mixed with snow showers between noon and 3pm, then rain showers after 3pm. Some thunder is also possible. High near 46. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday
Snow likely, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
23 Miles NW Mackay ID
 44.17°N 113.88°W (Elev. 6821 ft)
Last Update:
5:31 pm MDT Apr 9, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9pm MDT Apr 9, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 16, 2026
 
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