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Snow Squalls from the Upper Midwest to Great Lakes; High Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

An Arctic front will bring widespread snow squalls through Friday from the Upper Midwest to the Ohio Valley. Heavy snow rates and strong winds will lead to near-zero visibility and dangerous travel conditions. High winds will continue across the northern and central High Plains through Friday, with wind gusts above 60 mph likely, leading to hazardous travel conditions. Read More >

Current conditions at

Challis - Challis Airport (KLLJ)

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

Clear

21°F

-6°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.34 in (1027.43 mb)
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 15 Jan 11:05 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

22 Miles NNW Mackay ID

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 10. Wind chill values as low as -8. North wind 15 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    Low: 10 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 19. Wind chill values as low as -5. Northwest wind 8 to 11 mph.

    High: 19 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 8. Wind chill values as low as -8. West northwest wind 10 to 14 mph.

    Low: 8 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 21. Wind chill values as low as -6. West wind 7 to 14 mph.

    High: 21 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 14. West southwest wind 7 to 10 mph.

    Low: 14 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 23.

    High: 23 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 10.

    Low: 10 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Sunny, with a high near 21.

    High: 21 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 12.

    Low: 12 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 10. Wind chill values as low as -8. North wind 15 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 19. Wind chill values as low as -5. Northwest wind 8 to 11 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 8. Wind chill values as low as -8. West northwest wind 10 to 14 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 21. Wind chill values as low as -6. West wind 7 to 14 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 14. West southwest wind 7 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 23.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 10.
M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 21.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 12.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 24.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 22.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 21.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
22 Miles NNW Mackay ID
 44.2°N 113.8°W (Elev. 11401 ft)
Last Update:
10:31 pm MST Jan 15, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11pm MST Jan 15, 2026-6pm MST Jan 22, 2026
 
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