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Severe Thunderstorms in West-Central Texas; Critical Fire Weather Threat in the Rockies and Plains

Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms capable of producing large hail and damaging wind gusts will be possible this evening across west-central Texas. Elevated to Critical fire weather conditions will persist across the southern Rockies and portions of the southern Plains through this weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Challis - Challis Airport (KLLJ)

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

Mostly Cloudy

67°F

19°C

Humidity 21%
Wind Speed W 13 MPH
Barometer 29.84 in (1010.5 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Apr 03:55 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

25 Miles SE Challis ID

  • This
    Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of rain. Snow level 9400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. South southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Slight Chance
    Rain

    High: 50 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of rain before 7pm. Snow level 9700 feet lowering to 9000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. West wind 5 to 14 mph.

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Cloudy

    Low: 32 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. West wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 12 to 17 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow

    High: 45 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. West northwest wind 13 to 18 mph decreasing to 6 to 11 mph after midnight. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Chance Snow

    Low: 30 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely before noon, then snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible. High near 37. West wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Snow Likely
    then Snow
    Showers

    High: 37 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly before midnight. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

    Heavy Snow

    Low: 29 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow. High near 36. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Snow

    High: 36 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

    Low: 26 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of snow after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 41.

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow

    High: 41 °F

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of rain. Snow level 9400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. South southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of rain before 7pm. Snow level 9700 feet lowering to 9000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. West wind 5 to 14 mph.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. West wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 12 to 17 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. West northwest wind 13 to 18 mph decreasing to 6 to 11 mph after midnight. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow likely before noon, then snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible. High near 37. West wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly before midnight. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. High near 36. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Breezy.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
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Point Forecast:
25 Miles SE Challis ID
 44.26°N 113.87°W (Elev. 9039 ft)
Last Update:
1:43 pm MDT Apr 24, 2024
Forecast Valid:
4pm MDT Apr 24, 2024-6pm MDT May 1, 2024
 
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