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

68°F

20°C

Humidity 14%
Wind Speed NNE 8 MPH
Barometer 29.95 in (1014.22 mb)
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Apr 04:55 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles ESE Challis ID

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. South southwest wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 9 to 14 mph increasing to 17 to 22 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 32 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Mostly
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. Breezy, with a south wind 14 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Breezy
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Windy, with a south wind 14 to 19 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 41 mph.

    High: 55 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Sunny
    and Windy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of rain and snow between midnight and 3am, then a chance of snow after 3am.  Snow level 9600 feet lowering to 9000 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. Breezy, with a south wind 18 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 34 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow before noon, then snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 37. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow likely, mainly before midnight.  Cloudy, with a low around 27. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. South southwest wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 9 to 14 mph increasing to 17 to 22 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 32 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. Breezy, with a south wind 14 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Windy, with a south wind 14 to 19 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 41 mph.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain and snow between midnight and 3am, then a chance of snow after 3am. Snow level 9600 feet lowering to 9000 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. Breezy, with a south wind 18 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday
Snow before noon, then snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible. High near 37. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely, mainly before midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 27. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles ESE Challis ID
 44.43°N 113.96°W (Elev. 8980 ft)
12:30 pm MDT Apr 19, 2026
5pm MDT Apr 19, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 26, 2026
 
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