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.

Partly Cloudy

54°F

12°C

Humidity 58%
Wind Speed NNE 3 MPH
Barometer 29.73 in (1006.77 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 11 Apr 12:35 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

23 Miles NW Mackay ID

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 4pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm.  High near 49. South southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 49 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of rain before 7pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable  in the evening.

    Low: 34 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain and snow showers, mainly before 5pm. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 46. Light south wind increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely, mainly after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. South southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 40 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 4pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. High near 49. South southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of rain before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
Sunday
Rain and snow showers, mainly before 5pm. Some thunder is also possible. High near 46. Light south wind increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday
Snow likely, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. South southwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
23 Miles NW Mackay ID
 44.17°N 113.88°W (Elev. 6821 ft)
12:31 pm MDT Apr 11, 2026
1pm MDT Apr 11, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 17, 2026
 
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