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.

light snow,mist

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed NW 3 MPH
Barometer 29.32 in (992.89 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 3.00 mi
Last update 18 Feb 06:35 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles E Clayton ID

  • Today

    Today: Snow likely, mainly after 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. South southwest wind 7 to 15 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Heavy Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 9pm.  Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 5. Wind chill values as low as -5. West wind 9 to 13 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 5 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 21. Wind chill values as low as -8. South southwest wind 8 to 10 mph.

    High: 21 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. Wind chill values as low as -3. South wind 6 to 10 mph.

    Low: 5 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    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: Partly cloudy, with a low around 11.

    Low: 11 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow likely, mainly after 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. South southwest wind 7 to 15 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 9pm. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 5. Wind chill values as low as -5. West wind 9 to 13 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 21. Wind chill values as low as -8. South southwest wind 8 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. Wind chill values as low as -3. South wind 6 to 10 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
Partly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Monday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. 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)
4:31 am MST Feb 18, 2026
6am MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 24, 2026
 
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