Showers and Thunderstorms for the Eastern Third of the Country; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

Showers and thunderstorms will continue along and ahead of a cold front for the eastern third of the country. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Much cooler weather will filter in behind this cold front along and east of the Rockies. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through this weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Challis - Challis Airport (KLLJ)

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

Clear

55°F

13°C

Humidity 16%
Wind Speed NW 4 MPH
Barometer 30.07 in (1018.29 mb)
Dewpoint 10°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Apr 06:00 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

25 Miles N Mackay ID

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 26. South southeast wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 26 °F

    Gradual
    Clearing

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 49. Southeast wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. South wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. South southeast wind 9 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 55 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. South southeast wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. Breezy.

    High: 56 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Mostly
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of rain before 3am, then a slight chance of rain and snow.  Snow level 9800 feet lowering to 8900 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. Windy.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 35 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain and
    Windy then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain and snow likely before 9am, then snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 40. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Snow Showers
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 28 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 26. South southeast wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 49. Southeast wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. South wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. South southeast wind 9 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. South southeast wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. Breezy.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of rain before 3am, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 9800 feet lowering to 8900 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
Rain and snow likely before 9am, then snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 40. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday
Snow. High near 33. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 35.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
25 Miles N Mackay ID
 44.27°N 113.57°W (Elev. 8852 ft)
5:31 pm MDT Apr 18, 2026
6pm MDT Apr 18, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 25, 2026
 
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