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

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Extended Forecast for

15 Miles E Clayton ID

Today
High: 24 °F
Slight Chance
Snow then
Heavy Snow
Tonight
Low: 5 °F
Chance Snow
Thursday
High: 21 °F
Slight Chance
Snow
Thursday Night
Low: 5 °F
Slight Chance
Snow then
Mostly Cloudy
Friday
High: 22 °F
Slight Chance
Snow
Friday Night
Low: 3 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 27 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 11 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
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.