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Severe Thunderstorms in West-Central Texas; Critical Fire Weather Threat in the Rockies and Plains

Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms capable of producing large hail and damaging wind gusts will be possible this evening across west-central Texas. Elevated to Critical fire weather conditions will persist across the southern Rockies and portions of the southern Plains through this weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Challis - Challis Airport (KLLJ)

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

Clear

18°C

65°F

Humidity 23%
Wind Speed WSW 12 MPH
Barometer 29.81 in (1009.48 mb)
Dewpoint -3°C (27°F)
Visibility 16 km
Last update 24 Apr 06:55 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles SW Challis ID

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1. West northwest wind 10 to 16 km/h.

    Mostly Cloudy

    Low: -1 °C

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of rain after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 10. West wind 10 to 15 km/h increasing to 22 to 27 km/h in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 32 km/h.

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

    High: 10 °C

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1. West wind 24 to 29 km/h decreasing to 13 to 18 km/h in the evening. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Chance Snow

    Low: -1 °C

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely before noon, then snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible. High near 5. Northwest wind 11 to 21 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 centimeters possible.

    Snow Likely
    then Snow
    Showers

    High: 5 °C

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly before midnight. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around -2. North northwest wind 16 to 23 km/h, with gusts as high as 29 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 16 centimeters possible.

    Heavy Snow

    Low: -2 °C

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 6. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 centimeters possible.

    Snow Likely

    High: 6 °C

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3.

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

    Low: -3 °C

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of snow after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 7.

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

    High: 7 °C

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3.

    Mostly Cloudy

    Low: -3 °C

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1. West northwest wind 10 to 16 km/h.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of rain after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 10. West wind 10 to 15 km/h increasing to 22 to 27 km/h in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 32 km/h.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1. West wind 24 to 29 km/h decreasing to 13 to 18 km/h in the evening. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
Snow likely before noon, then snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible. High near 5. Northwest wind 11 to 21 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 centimeters possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly before midnight. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around -2. North northwest wind 16 to 23 km/h, with gusts as high as 29 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 16 centimeters possible.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 6. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 centimeters possible.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 7.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 7. Breezy.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3. Breezy.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 9.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -2.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 12.
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Point Forecast:
10 Miles SW Challis ID
 44.4°N 114.38°W (Elev. 2560 m)
Last Update:
5:31 pm MDT Apr 24, 2024
Forecast Valid:
8pm MDT Apr 24, 2024-6pm MDT May 1, 2024
 
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