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.

Mostly Cloudy

35°F

2°C

Humidity 33%
Wind Speed W 12 MPH
Barometer 29.42 in (996.28 mb)
Dewpoint 9°F (-13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill27°F (-3°C)
Last update 18 Feb 02:55 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles NNE Challis ID

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. North northwest wind around 10 mph.  Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. West wind 5 to 9 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 10 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 23. West wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable.

    High: 23 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 8 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 25. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 25 °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 28.

    High: 28 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.

    Low: 14 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. North northwest wind around 10 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. West wind 5 to 9 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 23. West wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 25. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 6.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 28.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles NNE Challis ID
 44.67°N 114.13°W (Elev. 6804 ft)
11:46 am MST Feb 18, 2026
3pm MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 25, 2026
 
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