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Dangerous Cold and Gusty Winds Anticipated This Weekend

A significant arctic outbreak will bring frigid temperatures and dangerously cold wind chills to the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic this weekend. Strong winds which could produce tree damage and power outages, and periods of snow squalls are also possible. Relief from this cold and a warming trend is forecast to commence by the beginning to middle of next week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Challis - Challis Airport (KLLJ)

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

Clear

52°F

11°C

Humidity 32%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.31 in (1026.41 mb)
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 05 Feb 04:00 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

22 Miles NNW Mackay ID

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 27. South southwest wind 9 to 13 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 34. South southwest wind 10 to 13 mph.

    High: 34 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 33. Northwest wind 8 to 10 mph.

    High: 33 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. West wind 9 to 13 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 25 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.

    Low: 12 °F

    Heavy Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 27. South southwest wind 9 to 13 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 34. South southwest wind 10 to 13 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 33. Northwest wind 8 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. West wind 9 to 13 mph.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday
Snow likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 19.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 20.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
22 Miles NNW Mackay ID
 44.18°N 113.79°W (Elev. 10712 ft)
Last Update:
2:58 pm MST Feb 5, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm MST Feb 5, 2026-6pm MST Feb 12, 2026
 
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