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Extreme Heat Continues; Severe Thunderstorms into Upper Midwest; Strong Bering Sea Storm

Wildfires and poor air quality continue for the Pacific Northwest, Rockies and extended into the Plains. Severe thunderstorms possible for the northern Plains and upper Midwest on Monday along a frontal boundary. Another boundary will focus showers and thunderstorms for the eastern seaboard with localized heavy rainfall possible. For Alaska, a strong Bering Sea storm will bring winds and rainfall. Read More >

Current conditions at

Challis - Challis Airport (KLLJ)

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

Clear

62°F

17°C

Humidity 25%
Wind Speed S 3 MPH
Barometer 30.01 in (1016.26 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 03 Aug 12:55 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

Challis ID

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 48. North northwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Patchy smoke. Sunny, with a high near 79. Light and variable wind becoming north northeast 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 79 °F

    Patchy Smoke

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Patchy smoke. Mostly clear, with a low around 49. North wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm after midnight.

    Low: 49 °F

    Patchy Smoke

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Areas of smoke before noon. Sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming north 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 84 °F

    Areas Smoke
    then Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 90.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 96.

    High: 96 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 57.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 48. North northwest wind around 6 mph.
Monday
Patchy smoke. Sunny, with a high near 79. Light and variable wind becoming north northeast 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Patchy smoke. Mostly clear, with a low around 49. North wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Tuesday
Areas of smoke before noon. Sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming north 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 90.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 96.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 96.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 93.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Challis ID
 44.51°N 114.22°W (Elev. 5151 ft)
Last Update:
12:31 am MDT Aug 3, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1am MDT Aug 3, 2026-6pm MDT Aug 9, 2026
 
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