Severe Thunderstorms for mid-Mississippi and Ohio Valley; Record Warmth and Fire Weather Concerns

Severe thunderstorms are expected later this afternoon and evening across the mid-Mississippi and Ohio Valley's. Large hail, damaging winds and a few tornadoes are all possible. Meanwhile, record warmth across the southern tier of the country continues; This will enhance fire weather conditions for the Plains. The cold front will head south on Friday with cooler temperatures east of the Rockies. Read More >

Current conditions at

Challis - Challis Airport (KLLJ)

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

Clear

39°F

4°C

Humidity 51%
Wind Speed N 11 MPH
Barometer 30.09 in (1018.96 mb)
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill32°F (0°C)
Last update 26 Mar 07:05 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

Challis ID

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 54. North wind 6 to 8 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 24. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Calm wind.

    High: 62 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. Light south southwest wind.

    Low: 31 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Calm wind becoming west southwest 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 69.

    High: 69 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 54. North wind 6 to 8 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 24. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Calm wind.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. Light south southwest wind.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Calm wind becoming west southwest 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 69.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 58.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 56. 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 26, 2026
7am MDT Mar 26, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 1, 2026
 
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