Showers and Thunderstorms for the Eastern Third of the Country; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

Showers and thunderstorms will continue along and ahead of a cold front for the eastern third of the country. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Much cooler weather will filter in behind this cold front along and east of the Rockies. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through this weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Challis - Challis Airport (KLLJ)

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

Clear

41°F

5°C

Humidity 38%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.14 in (1020.66 mb)
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Apr 09:35 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

22 Miles NNW Mackay ID

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. South southwest wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 40 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. South southwest wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 14 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Mostly
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 31. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 15 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Breezy
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Breezy, with a south wind 17 to 22 mph increasing to 24 to 29 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 44 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Mostly
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow after midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Windy.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 29 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Windy
    then Chance
    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely before noon, then snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 32. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow.  Low around 22. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 22 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Blustery.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 25 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Blustery

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. South southwest wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. South southwest wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 14 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 15 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Breezy, with a south wind 17 to 22 mph increasing to 24 to 29 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 44 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow after midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Windy. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday
Snow likely before noon, then snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible. High near 32. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Low around 22. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Blustery. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 25.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
22 Miles NNW Mackay ID
 44.18°N 113.79°W (Elev. 10712 ft)
5:31 am MDT Apr 19, 2026
9am MDT Apr 19, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 25, 2026
 
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