Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains and Midwest; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central/southern High Plains and portions of the Midwest. Two Pacific storms will continue to bring heavy mountain snow and gusty winds to the western U.S. through Thursday. A swath of wintry weather, including heavy snow and a wintry mix, is expected from the Northern Plains to New England. Read More >

Current conditions at

Challis - Challis Airport (KLLJ)

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

Mostly Cloudy

34°F

1°C

Humidity 33%
Wind Speed WNW 12 MPH
Barometer 29.4 in (995.6 mb)
Dewpoint 8°F (-13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill25°F (-4°C)
Last update 18 Feb 01:55 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles ESE Challis ID

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16. Wind chill values as low as -6. Northwest wind 18 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 16 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. Wind chill values as low as -15. West northwest wind 14 to 18 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.  New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 2 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 13. Wind chill values as low as -15. South southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 13 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. Wind chill values as low as -12. South wind 9 to 11 mph.

    Low: 3 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 14. South southwest wind 9 to 11 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 14 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 3.

    Low: 3 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 20.

    High: 20 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.

    Low: 11 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.

    High: 28 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16. Wind chill values as low as -6. Northwest wind 18 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. Wind chill values as low as -15. West northwest wind 14 to 18 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 13. Wind chill values as low as -15. South southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. Wind chill values as low as -12. South wind 9 to 11 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 14. South southwest wind 9 to 11 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 3.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 20.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.
Monday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 29.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles ESE Challis ID
 44.43°N 113.96°W (Elev. 8980 ft)
11:46 am MST Feb 18, 2026
2pm MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 24, 2026
 
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