Fire Weather Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads

The Plains to the mid-Mississippi Valley continue with warm and dry conditions. Any fires that initiate could spread quickly. The warm temperatures will expand across the Southern Plains into the Southwest where numerous records are expected through the weekend. Meanwhile, a cold front will move southward across the northern Plains and Great Lakes region where some snow will develop this weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Challis - Challis Airport (KLLJ)

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

Clear

39°F

4°C

Humidity 35%
Wind Speed NE 3 MPH
Barometer 30.09 in (1018.96 mb)
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 28 Feb 11:05 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

21 Miles NNW Mackay ID

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 29. West southwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 29 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Cloudy, with a low around 22. Southwest wind 10 to 13 mph.

    Low: 22 °F

    Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Cloudy, with a high near 28. West southwest wind around 10 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Cloudy, with a low around 23. West wind 8 to 11 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely, mainly before 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. North northwest wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm.  Mostly clear, with a low around 17.

    Low: 17 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly after 11am.  Cloudy, with a high near 28. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 28 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 29. West southwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Cloudy, with a low around 22. Southwest wind 10 to 13 mph.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 28. West southwest wind around 10 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 23. West wind 8 to 11 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday
Snow likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. North northwest wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 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 11pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 17.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 32.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly after 11am. Cloudy, with a high near 28. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Snow, mainly before 11pm. Low around 15. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 21.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 22.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
21 Miles NNW Mackay ID
 44.18°N 113.79°W (Elev. 10712 ft)
10:31 am MST Feb 28, 2026
11am MST Feb 28, 2026-6pm MST Mar 6, 2026
 
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