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

47°F

8°C

Humidity 23%
Wind Speed S 5 MPH
Barometer 30.09 in (1018.96 mb)
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill45°F (7°C)
Last update 18 Apr 09:55 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNE Clayton ID

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 24. West southwest wind 9 to 11 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. West southwest wind 7 to 15 mph becoming south southeast in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. South southwest wind 9 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 34. Southwest wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Breezy.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Mostly
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of rain before 3am, then a chance of rain and snow.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 32 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 3pm.  High near 36. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 26 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 24. West southwest wind 9 to 11 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. West southwest wind 7 to 15 mph becoming south southeast in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. South southwest wind 9 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 34. Southwest wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Breezy.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain before 3am, then a chance of rain and snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 3pm. High near 36. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NNE Clayton ID
 44.32°N 114.37°W (Elev. 9514 ft)
5:31 pm MDT Apr 18, 2026
10pm MDT Apr 18, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 25, 2026
 
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