Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. Read More >

Current conditions at

Challis - Challis Airport (KLLJ)

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

Overcast

55°F

13°C

Humidity 43%
Wind Speed SSE 8 MPH
Barometer 29.72 in (1006.44 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 11 Apr 06:35 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles ESE Challis ID

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of snow before 7pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. West southwest wind 9 to 17 mph becoming south southeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely before noon, then snow showers, mainly after 3pm. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 39. Breezy, with a south wind 9 to 14 mph becoming south 18 to 23 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 33 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Southwest wind 14 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely, mainly after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. South southwest wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. West northwest wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    Low: 26 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. Breezy.

    High: 38 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Mostly
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Breezy.

    Low: 29 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow.  Low around 20. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 20 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 20 percent chance of snow before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. West southwest wind 9 to 17 mph becoming south southeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Sunday
Snow likely before noon, then snow showers, mainly after 3pm. Some thunder is also possible. High near 39. Breezy, with a south wind 9 to 14 mph becoming south 18 to 23 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Southwest wind 14 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Monday
Snow likely, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. South southwest wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. West northwest wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. Breezy.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Breezy.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Low around 20. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. Blustery. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Blustery.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 37.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles ESE Challis ID
 44.43°N 113.96°W (Elev. 8980 ft)
5:31 pm MDT Apr 11, 2026
6pm MDT Apr 11, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 18, 2026
 
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