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.

Overcast

34°F

1°C

Humidity 37%
Wind Speed W 14 MPH
Barometer 29.41 in (995.94 mb)
Dewpoint 10°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill25°F (-4°C)
Last update 18 Feb 02:35 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

Challis ID

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 31. Northwest wind around 8 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 31 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. West northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 10 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 30. Calm wind.

    High: 30 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 7. Calm wind.

    Low: 7 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 31. Light west northwest wind.

    High: 31 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 6.

    Low: 6 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.

    Low: 13 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 31. Northwest wind around 8 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. West northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 30. Calm wind.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 7. Calm wind.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 31. Light west northwest wind.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 6.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 34.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Monday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Challis ID
 44.53°N 114.23°W (Elev. 5184 ft)
11:46 am MST Feb 18, 2026
2pm MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 24, 2026
 
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