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

36°F

2°C

Humidity 34%
Wind Speed WNW 17 MPH
Barometer 29.38 in (994.92 mb)
Dewpoint 10°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill26°F (-3°C)
Last update 18 Feb 01:20 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles E Clayton ID

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. West northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Total daytime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. Wind chill values as low as -4. Southwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 5 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 3pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 21. Wind chill values as low as -6. South southeast wind 6 to 9 mph.

    High: 21 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. Wind chill values as low as -3. South southeast wind 6 to 9 mph.

    Low: 5 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 22. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 22 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 3.

    Low: 3 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 27.

    High: 27 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.

    Low: 13 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. West northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. Wind chill values as low as -4. Southwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 21. Wind chill values as low as -6. South southeast wind 6 to 9 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. Wind chill values as low as -3. South southeast wind 6 to 9 mph.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 22. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 3.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 27.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
Monday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles E Clayton ID
 44.26°N 114.08°W (Elev. 7402 ft)
11:46 am MST Feb 18, 2026
1pm MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 24, 2026
 
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