Dangerous Heat Builds and Expands; Critical Fire Weather for the Southwest; Severe Thunderstorms for Plains and Midwest

Dangerous to record breaking heat will build across the center of the nation and slowly build eastward this week. Wildfire conditions remain critical for the Southwest and portions of the Great Basin through Monday. For the northern Plains and upper Midwest, severe thunderstorms with the potential for large to very large hail and severe winds are the primary hazards. Read More >

Current conditions at

Challis - Challis Airport (KLLJ)

Lat: 44.523°NLon: 114.21611°WElev: 5026.0ft.

Overcast

46°F

8°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed S 4 MPH
Barometer 29.94 in (1013.89 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill44°F (7°C)
Last update 28 Jun 09:20 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

21 Miles ESE Challis ID

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 8200 feet. Steady temperature around 38. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain and snow showers, becoming all rain after 10am.  Snow level 8200 feet rising to 9900 feet in the afternoon. High near 48. West wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before 7pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. West northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 38 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 58 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 9pm, then showers likely between 9pm and midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 42 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Sunny, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 8200 feet. Steady temperature around 38. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday
Rain and snow showers, becoming all rain after 10am. Snow level 8200 feet rising to 9900 feet in the afternoon. High near 48. West wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. West northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 9pm, then showers likely between 9pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 65.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 66.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45.
Independence Day
Sunny, with a high near 69.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 74.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
21 Miles ESE Challis ID
 44.37°N 113.83°W (Elev. 7008 ft)
8:51 pm MDT Jun 28, 2026
9pm MDT Jun 28, 2026-6pm MDT Jul 5, 2026
 
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