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

41°F

5°C

Humidity 26%
Wind Speed ESE 4 MPH
Barometer 30.13 in (1020.32 mb)
Dewpoint 9°F (-13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill38°F (3°C)
Last update 17 Apr 02:55 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles ESE Challis ID

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A slight chance of snow between 4pm and 5pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 25. West northwest wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 25 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. West northwest wind 15 to 20 mph becoming southwest 8 to 13 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph.

    Low: 16 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 37. South southwest wind 8 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 37 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. South wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 26 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. South wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

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

    High: 53 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Mostly
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Breezy.

    High: 55 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Mostly
    Sunny and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A slight chance of snow between 4pm and 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 25. West northwest wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. West northwest wind 15 to 20 mph becoming southwest 8 to 13 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 37. South southwest wind 8 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. South wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. South wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Breezy.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Breezy.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of rain after midnight, mixing with snow after 3am. Snow level 9700 feet lowering to 9000 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly 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)
1:21 pm MDT Apr 17, 2026
3pm MDT Apr 17, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 24, 2026
 
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