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

48°F

9°C

Humidity 26%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.11 in (1019.64 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Apr 11:35 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

19 Miles SE Challis ID

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. South southwest wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. South southeast wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. South wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 16 to 21 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southwest wind 14 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 21 to 26 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Mostly
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. Breezy.

    Low: 30 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely before noon, then snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 34. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Breezy. Snow
    Likely then
    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 27 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. South southwest wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. South southeast wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. South wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 16 to 21 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southwest wind 14 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 21 to 26 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. Breezy.
Wednesday
Snow likely before noon, then snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible. High near 34. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 26.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
19 Miles SE Challis ID
 44.32°N 113.94°W (Elev. 9528 ft)
11:31 am MDT Apr 19, 2026
11am MDT Apr 19, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 25, 2026
 
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