Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East

Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into the upper Midwest. Rainfall could be locally heavy across the Eastern U.S. today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Challis - Challis Airport (KLLJ)

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

Clear

54°F

12°C

Humidity 40%
Wind Speed NNW 4 MPH
Barometer 30.12 in (1019.98 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 04 Aug 02:15 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

23 Miles NNW Mackay ID

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Areas of smoke. Mostly clear, with a low around 40. West southwest wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Areas Smoke

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Areas of smoke. Sunny, with a high near 62. West northwest wind 5 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Areas Smoke

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Patchy smoke. Mostly clear, with a low around 43. North northwest wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Patchy Smoke

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Areas of smoke. Sunny, with a high near 66. West southwest wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Areas Smoke

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 48. Southwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 71.

    High: 71 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 73.

    High: 73 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Areas of smoke. Mostly clear, with a low around 40. West southwest wind around 8 mph.
Tuesday
Areas of smoke. Sunny, with a high near 62. West northwest wind 5 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tuesday Night
Patchy smoke. Mostly clear, with a low around 43. North northwest wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Wednesday
Areas of smoke. Sunny, with a high near 66. West southwest wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48. Southwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 71.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 73.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 72.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 71.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 69.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
23 Miles NNW Mackay ID
 44.22°N 113.8°W (Elev. 9774 ft)
12:31 am MDT Aug 4, 2026
2am MDT Aug 4, 2026-6pm MDT Aug 10, 2026
 
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