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

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 60%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.13 in (1020.32 mb)
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Apr 04:55 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles NNE Challis ID

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Calm wind becoming south southeast 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. South wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable  after midnight.

    Low: 38 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

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

    High: 67 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41. South southwest wind 9 to 14 mph becoming light south  after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Light south wind increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph.

    High: 68 °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 and snow showers before noon, then rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 51. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 51 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain and snow likely, mainly before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of rain and snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Calm wind becoming south southeast 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. South wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 67. Light and variable wind becoming south southwest 6 to 11 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41. South southwest wind 9 to 14 mph becoming light south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Light south wind increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow showers before noon, then rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 51. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
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. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain and snow before midnight, then a slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
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Point Forecast:
12 Miles NNE Challis ID
 44.67°N 114.13°W (Elev. 6804 ft)
12:51 am MDT Apr 19, 2026
5am MDT Apr 19, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 25, 2026
 
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