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.

Mostly Cloudy

34°F

1°C

Humidity	33%
Wind Speed	WNW 12 MPH
Barometer	29.4 in (995.6 mb)
Dewpoint	8°F (-13°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	25°F (-4°C)
Last update	18 Feb 01:55 PM MST

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Extended Forecast for

19 Miles SE Challis ID

This Afternoon
High: 13 °F
Heavy Snow
Tonight
Low: -3 °F
Chance Snow
then Slight
Chance Snow
Thursday
High: 8 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance Snow
Thursday Night
Low: -3 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Friday
High: 9 °F
Slight Chance
Snow
Friday Night
Low: -3 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 15 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 5 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 23 °F
Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 40 percent chance of snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 13. Wind chill values as low as -11. West northwest wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Tonight

A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around -3. Wind chill values as low as -22. Northwest wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Thursday

A 20 percent chance of snow after 3pm. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 8. Wind chill values as low as -21. South wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

Thursday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3. Wind chill values as low as -20. South wind 9 to 13 mph.

Friday

A 20 percent chance of snow after 11am. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 9. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around -3.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 15.

Saturday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 23.