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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

39°F

4°C

Humidity 30%
Wind Speed N 5 MPH
Barometer 30.13 in (1020.32 mb)
Dewpoint 10°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill35°F (2°C)
Last update 17 Apr 02:15 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNE Clayton ID

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of snow after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. West northwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 24 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 15. West northwest wind 7 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 15 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Southwest wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 36 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 23. Southwest wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of snow after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. West northwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 15. West northwest wind 7 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Southwest wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23. Southwest wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain before 3am, then a chance of rain and snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Thursday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NNE Clayton ID
 44.32°N 114.37°W (Elev. 9514 ft)
Last Update:
1:21 pm MDT Apr 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm MDT Apr 17, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 23, 2026
 
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