Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. Read More >

Current conditions at

Challis - Challis Airport (KLLJ)

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

Clear

41°F

5°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed ENE 4 MPH
Barometer 29.76 in (1007.79 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill38°F (3°C)
Last update 11 Apr 07:35 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

27 Miles ESE Challis ID

  • Today

    Today: Rain and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm.  High near 54. South wind 9 to 14 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 54 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of rain before 7pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. West southwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming light and variable. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain and snow likely before noon, then rain. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 50. South southeast wind 6 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 50 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 9pm, then a chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southwest wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely, mainly after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 42 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 30 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of snow after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 45 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. High near 54. South wind 9 to 14 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of rain before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. West southwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming light and variable. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
Rain and snow likely before noon, then rain. Some thunder is also possible. High near 50. South southeast wind 6 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 9pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southwest wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday
Snow likely, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 39.
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Point Forecast:
27 Miles ESE Challis ID
 44.32°N 113.73°W (Elev. 6601 ft)
5:31 am MDT Apr 11, 2026
7am MDT Apr 11, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 17, 2026
 
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