Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring fire weather concerns over parts of the central and southern High Plains. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across the Mid-South region and central Gulf states. Above average temperatures are expected across much of the country, and numerous daily record-tying/breaking highs will be possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Challis - Challis Airport (KLLJ)

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

Clear

37°F

3°C

Humidity 44%
Wind Speed WSW 4 MPH
Barometer 29.7 in (1005.76 mb)
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill34°F (1°C)
Last update 09 Mar 06:35 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

Challis ID

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 49. West wind 9 to 14 mph increasing to 16 to 21 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 33 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming light west southwest. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph.

    Low: 21 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 39. West northwest wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 39 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. West northwest wind 9 to 14 mph becoming light and variable  after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 48. Light south southwest wind becoming west southwest 8 to 13 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of rain and snow before midnight, then a chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Breezy.

    Low: 39 °F

    Chance Rain
    and Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 49. West wind 9 to 14 mph increasing to 16 to 21 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 33 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming light west southwest. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 39. West northwest wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. West northwest wind 9 to 14 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 48. Light south southwest wind becoming west southwest 8 to 13 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow before midnight, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Breezy.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. Breezy.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Challis ID
 44.53°N 114.23°W (Elev. 5184 ft)
5:31 am MDT Mar 9, 2026
6am MDT Mar 9, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 15, 2026
 
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