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

36°F

2°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed S 4 MPH
Barometer 29.72 in (1006.44 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill33°F (1°C)
Last update 12 Apr 05:35 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

18 Miles ESE Challis ID

  • Today

    Today: Snow likely before noon, then snow showers, mainly after noon. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 38. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 17 to 22 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 36 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly before 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Southwest wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Southwest wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. West wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. West wind 9 to 14 mph increasing to 16 to 21 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 34 mph.

    High: 37 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Breezy.

    Low: 26 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow.  High near 33. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow.  Low around 18. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 18 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. Blustery.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 22 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Blustery

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow likely before noon, then snow showers, mainly after noon. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 38. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 17 to 22 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Southwest wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Southwest wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. West wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. West wind 9 to 14 mph increasing to 16 to 21 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 34 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Breezy.
Wednesday
Snow. High near 33. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Low around 18. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. Blustery. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Blustery.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
18 Miles ESE Challis ID
 44.36°N 113.92°W (Elev. 8957 ft)
5:31 am MDT Apr 12, 2026
5am MDT Apr 12, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 18, 2026
 
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