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

36°F

2°C

Humidity 34%
Wind Speed N 3 MPH
Barometer 30.16 in (1021.34 mb)
Dewpoint 10°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Apr 10:35 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

18 Miles ESE Challis ID

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 24. Wind chill values as low as zero. West northwest wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 24 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 14. Northwest wind 8 to 18 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph.

    Low: 14 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. South wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 38 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. South wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. South wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 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 52. Breezy.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Mostly
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. Breezy.

    Low: 35 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Breezy.

    High: 53 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Mostly
    Sunny and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 24. Wind chill values as low as zero. West northwest wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 14. Northwest wind 8 to 18 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. South wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. South wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. South wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Breezy.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. Breezy.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Breezy.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. Breezy.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Breezy.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
18 Miles ESE Challis ID
 44.36°N 113.92°W (Elev. 8957 ft)
10:26 am MDT Apr 17, 2026
10am MDT Apr 17, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 23, 2026
 
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