Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central and southern High Plains Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will continue impacting the mountains of the western U.S. into Thursday with gusty winds and heavy snow. Heavy snow and gusty winds will continue to impact the northern Plains into the central Great Lakes Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Challis - Challis Airport (KLLJ)

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

Overcast

32°F

0°C

Humidity	43%
Wind Speed	S 10 MPH
Barometer	29.47 in (997.97 mb)
Dewpoint	12°F (-11°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	24°F (-4°C)
Last update	17 Feb 06:35 PM MST

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

22 Miles SE Challis ID

Tonight
Low: 6 °F
Snow Likely
and Breezy
Wednesday
High: 10 °F
Heavy Snow
and Blustery
Wednesday Night
Low: -2 °F
Chance Snow
and Blustery
then Slight
Chance Snow
and Breezy
Thursday
High: 8 °F
Chance Snow
Thursday Night
Low: -1 °F
Chance Snow
Friday
High: 9 °F
Slight Chance
Snow
Friday Night
Low: -2 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 14 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 6 °F
Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Snow likely, mainly between 2am and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Wind chill values as low as -13. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 21 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Wednesday

Snow likely, mainly after 3pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 10. Wind chill values as low as -15. Blustery, with a west wind 18 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Wednesday Night

A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2. Wind chill values as low as -24. Blustery, with a west northwest wind 22 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Thursday

A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 8. Wind chill values as low as -23. South southwest wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Thursday Night

A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1. South wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Friday

A 20 percent chance of snow after 11am. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 9.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around -2.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 14.

Saturday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6.

Sunday

A 20 percent chance of snow after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 21.

Sunday Night

A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 13.