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

48°F

9°C

Humidity 26%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.12 in (1019.98 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Apr 11:20 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

18 Miles ESE Challis ID

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. South southwest wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. South wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. South wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35. South southeast wind 14 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 14 to 19 mph increasing to 21 to 26 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 44 mph.

    High: 55 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Mostly
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow between midnight and 3am, then a slight chance of snow after 3am.  Snow level 9700 feet lowering to 9000 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 33 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely before noon, then snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 40. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow.  Low around 27. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 27 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. South southwest wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. South wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. South wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35. South southeast wind 14 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 14 to 19 mph increasing to 21 to 26 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 44 mph.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow between midnight and 3am, then a slight chance of snow after 3am. Snow level 9700 feet lowering to 9000 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
Snow likely before noon, then snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible. High near 40. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Low around 27. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Blustery.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 31.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. Blustery.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow. 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 19, 2026
11am MDT Apr 19, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 25, 2026
 
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