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Current conditions at

Challis - Challis Airport (KLLJ)

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

Rain

51°F

11°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed S 6 MPH
Barometer 29.78 in (1008.47 mb)
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Last update 27 Jun 04:55 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

23 Miles WNW Challis ID

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Steady temperature around 35. Northwest wind around 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  Steady temperature around 32. Northwest wind 9 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 31. West northwest wind around 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow showers.  Low around 30. West southwest wind 9 to 13 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers likely before 3pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Cloudy, with a high near 39. West wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A slight chance of rain showers, mixing with snow after 9pm, then gradually ending.  Snow level 9800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 32 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Snow level 9900 feet rising to 10700 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain before midnight.  Snow level 10700 feet lowering to 10200 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Snow level 10000 feet rising to 10800 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Steady temperature around 35. Northwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Steady temperature around 32. Northwest wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 31. West northwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow showers. Low around 30. West southwest wind 9 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Monday
Snow showers likely before 3pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Cloudy, with a high near 39. West wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain showers, mixing with snow after 9pm, then gradually ending. Snow level 9800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Snow level 9900 feet rising to 10700 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain before midnight. Snow level 10700 feet lowering to 10200 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Snow level 10000 feet rising to 10800 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Snow level 10500 feet rising to 11300 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms. Snow level 10700 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 53.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Independence Day
Sunny, with a high near 55.
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Point Forecast:
23 Miles WNW Challis ID
 44.59°N 114.67°W (Elev. 9318 ft)
12:31 pm MDT Jun 27, 2026
5pm MDT Jun 27, 2026-6pm MDT Jul 4, 2026
 
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