Severe Thunderstorms for the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

A round of severe thunderstorms are forecast across areas of the Southern Plains, Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes this afternoon and tonight; The threat for flash flooding will also accompany these storms. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Challis - Challis Airport (KLLJ)

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

Overcast

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 50%
Wind Speed SSE 4 MPH
Barometer 30.15 in (1021.0 mb)
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill23°F (-5°C)
Last update 17 Apr 08:20 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

19 Miles SE Challis ID

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 18. Wind chill values as low as -10. West northwest wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 18 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 12. Wind chill values as low as -1. Northwest wind 9 to 18 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 12 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. Wind chill values as low as zero. South southwest wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 32 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. South southwest wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 22 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. South southwest wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Breezy.

    High: 46 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Mostly
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. Breezy.

    Low: 33 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Breezy.

    High: 47 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Mostly
    Sunny and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 18. Wind chill values as low as -10. West northwest wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 12. Wind chill values as low as -1. Northwest wind 9 to 18 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. Wind chill values as low as zero. South southwest wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. South southwest wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. South southwest wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Breezy.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. Breezy.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Breezy.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 35. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, 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)
5:31 am MDT Apr 17, 2026
8am MDT Apr 17, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 23, 2026
 
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