Fire Weather in the Central and Southern Plains; Pacific Storms Impacting the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring elevated to critical fire weather to the central and southern Plains into Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain, and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Current conditions at

Challis - Challis Airport (KLLJ)

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

Partly Cloudy

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.74 in (1007.11 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 16 Feb 02:00 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

21 Miles NNW Mackay ID

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. Wind chill values as low as -1. South southwest wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 15 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Washington's Birthday

    Washington's Birthday: A slight chance of snow between 4pm and 5pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 23. Wind chill values as low as zero. Windy, with a south wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 23 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    and Windy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow, mainly after 9pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 10. Wind chill values as low as -3. Windy, with a south wind 26 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    Low: 10 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow.  High near 17. Wind chill values as low as -11. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 25 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 17 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Breezy, with a south wind 16 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 7 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow.  High near 12. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 12 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: -1 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 8.

    High: 8 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1.

    Low: -1 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. Wind chill values as low as -1. South southwest wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Washington's Birthday
A slight chance of snow between 4pm and 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 23. Wind chill values as low as zero. Windy, with a south wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday Night
Snow, mainly after 9pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 10. Wind chill values as low as -3. Windy, with a south wind 26 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow. High near 17. Wind chill values as low as -11. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 25 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Breezy, with a south wind 16 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow. High near 12. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 8.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 9.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 12.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 4.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 19.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
21 Miles NNW Mackay ID
 44.18°N 113.79°W (Elev. 10712 ft)
11:46 pm MST Feb 15, 2026
2am MST Feb 16, 2026-6pm MST Feb 22, 2026
 
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