Showers and Thunderstorms for the Eastern Third of the Country; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

Showers and thunderstorms will continue along and ahead of a cold front for the eastern third of the country. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Much cooler weather will filter in behind this cold front along and east of the Rockies. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through this weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Challis - Challis Airport (KLLJ)

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

Clear

47°F

8°C

Humidity 24%
Wind Speed WNW 4 MPH
Barometer 30.19 in (1022.35 mb)
Dewpoint 13°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill45°F (7°C)
Last update 18 Apr 01:55 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles NNE Challis ID

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Partly sunny, with a high near 49. South southeast wind 6 to 8 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 30. South wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light and variable  after midnight.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 59. Calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 59 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Light south wind becoming south southwest 6 to 11 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of rain before noon, then rain showers likely between noon and 3pm, then rain and snow showers likely after 3pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 51 °F

    Chance Rain
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    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 49. South southeast wind 6 to 8 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 30. South wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 59. Calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Light south wind becoming south southwest 6 to 11 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Wednesday
A chance of rain before noon, then rain showers likely between noon and 3pm, then rain and snow showers likely after 3pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Rain and snow likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles NNE Challis ID
 44.67°N 114.13°W (Elev. 6804 ft)
12:31 pm MDT Apr 18, 2026
2pm MDT Apr 18, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 24, 2026
 
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