Severe Thunderstorms Likely in the Central U.S.; Flooding Possible for portions of Oklahoma/Texas/Arkansas and the Marianas.

Severe thunderstorms are likely from the southern Plains to the Midwest through Friday. Large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes are all possible. An Enhanced (level 3 of 5) risk is in effect. Flash flooding is possible across portions of Oklahoma, Texas, and Arkansas on Friday. A Slight (level 2 of 4) risk is in effect. Flooding rain may impact Guam and the Marianas through next week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Challis - Challis Airport (KLLJ)

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

Overcast

43°F

6°C

Humidity 33%
Wind Speed NW 18 MPH
Barometer 29.91 in (1012.87 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill35°F (2°C)
Last update 05 Mar 02:20 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

22 Miles NNW Mackay ID

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16. Wind chill values as low as -8. Windy, with a north northwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph.  Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 16 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Wind chill values as low as -14. Blustery, with a north wind 25 to 29 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.

    Low: 6 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Blustery

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 17. Wind chill values as low as -15. Blustery, with a northwest wind 20 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    High: 17 °F

    Partly Sunny
    and Blustery
    then Partly
    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 9. Wind chill values as low as -8. Northwest wind 15 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    Low: 9 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 26. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 26 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 30. Breezy.

    High: 30 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Mostly
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. Breezy.

    Low: 22 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. Windy.

    High: 29 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Windy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16. Wind chill values as low as -8. Windy, with a north northwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Wind chill values as low as -14. Blustery, with a north wind 25 to 29 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 17. Wind chill values as low as -15. Blustery, with a northwest wind 20 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 9. Wind chill values as low as -8. Northwest wind 15 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 26. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 30. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. Breezy.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. Windy.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Windy.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 16. Windy.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Windy.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 22. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
22 Miles NNW Mackay ID
 44.2°N 113.8°W (Elev. 11401 ft)
1:21 pm MST Mar 5, 2026
2pm MST Mar 5, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 11, 2026
 
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