Dangerous Heat Builds and Expands; Critical Fire Weather for the Southwest; Severe Thunderstorms for Plains and Midwest

Dangerous to record breaking heat will build across the center of the nation and slowly build eastward this week. Wildfire conditions remain critical for the Southwest and portions of the Great Basin through Monday. For the northern Plains and upper Midwest, severe thunderstorms with the potential for large to very large hail and severe winds are the primary hazards. Read More >

Current conditions at

Challis - Challis Airport (KLLJ)

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

Overcast

46°F

8°C

Humidity	87%
Wind Speed	S 4 MPH
Barometer	29.94 in (1013.89 mb)
Dewpoint	43°F (6°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	44°F (7°C)
Last update	28 Jun 09:20 PM MDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

15 Miles W Challis ID

Tonight
Low: 33 °F
Rain/Snow
then Snow
Showers
Monday
High: 45 °F
Rain/Snow
then Chance
Rain/Snow
Monday Night
Low: 30 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 55 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Showers
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 33 °F
Chance
Showers then
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 58 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 34 °F
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 61 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 38 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Snow showers, possibly mixed with rain, becoming all snow after 10pm. Some thunder is also possible. Steady temperature around 33. West wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Monday

Snow showers, possibly mixed with rain before 2pm, then a chance of rain showers. Snow level rising to 9700 feet in the afternoon. High near 45. West wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

Monday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers before 7pm. Snow level 10300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Tuesday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Snow level 10500 feet rising to 11300 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 55. Calm wind becoming west southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a chance of showers between 9pm and midnight. Snow level 11400 feet lowering to 10400 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. West southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Wednesday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Snow level 10000 feet rising to 10700 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 61.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.

Friday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Snow level 10300 feet rising to 10900 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 37.

Independence Day

Sunny, with a high near 66.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 40.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 71.