Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains and Midwest; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central/southern High Plains and portions of the Midwest. Two Pacific storms will continue to bring heavy mountain snow and gusty winds to the western U.S. through Thursday. A swath of wintry weather, including heavy snow and a wintry mix, is expected from the Northern Plains to New England. Read More >

Current conditions at

Challis - Challis Airport (KLLJ)

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

Overcast

25°F

-4°C

Humidity	92%
Wind Speed	N 0 MPH
Barometer	29.34 in (993.57 mb)
Dewpoint	23°F (-5°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	18 Feb 07:35 AM MST

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

22 Miles NNW Mackay ID

Today
High: 8 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Heavy
Snow and
Blustery
Tonight
Low: -5 °F
Chance Snow
and Blustery
Thursday
High: 5 °F
Chance Snow
Thursday Night
Low: -5 °F
Chance Snow
Friday
High: 6 °F
Chance Snow
Friday Night
Low: -5 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 11 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 2 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 18 °F
Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

Snow likely, mainly after 2pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 8. Wind chill values as low as -15. Blustery, with a southwest wind 14 to 22 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Tonight

A 50 percent chance of snow between 11pm and 4am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around -5. Wind chill values as low as -26. Blustery, with a west northwest wind 17 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

Thursday

A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 5. Wind chill values as low as -25. West southwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Thursday Night

A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -5. Wind chill values as low as -24. South southwest wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of snow after 11am. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 6. West wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around -5.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 11.

Saturday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2.

Sunday

Partly sunny, with a high near 18.

Sunday Night

A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 10.

Monday

A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 22.