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

52°F

11°C

Humidity 29%
Wind Speed NW 3 MPH
Barometer 30.05 in (1017.61 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Apr 07:20 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

27 Miles ESE Challis ID

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 31. South wind 5 to 9 mph.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 59. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

    High: 59 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. South wind 6 to 10 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Light south southeast wind becoming south southwest 9 to 14 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. South southeast wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Breezy.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Mostly
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain after midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. Breezy.

    Low: 40 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain likely before noon, then rain showers between noon and 3pm, then rain and snow showers after 3pm. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 50. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 50 °F

    Rain Likely
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 31. South wind 5 to 9 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 59. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. South wind 6 to 10 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Light south southeast wind becoming south southwest 9 to 14 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. South southeast wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Breezy.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain after midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. Breezy.
Wednesday
Rain likely before noon, then rain showers between noon and 3pm, then rain and snow showers after 3pm. Some thunder is also possible. High near 50. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
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Point Forecast:
27 Miles ESE Challis ID
 44.32°N 113.73°W (Elev. 6601 ft)
5:31 pm MDT Apr 18, 2026
7pm MDT Apr 18, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 25, 2026
 
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