Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the Plains; Increasing Severe Weather Chances for the Plains and Upper Midwest

A strengthening storm system will bring impactful weather to the much of Central U.S. over the next couple of days, including heavy snow in the northern Rockies, Critical fire weather conditions for portions of the Plains, and increasing severe weather chances from the central/southern Plains to the Upper Midwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Challis - Challis Airport (KLLJ)

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

Overcast

45°F

7°C

Humidity 52%
Wind Speed NW 5 MPH
Barometer 29.77 in (1008.13 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill42°F (6°C)
Last update 22 Apr 07:20 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

13 Miles NNW Mackay ID

Winter Weather Advisory April 22, 07:39pm until April 23, 06:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory April 22, 07:39pm until April 23, 06:00am

    NOW until 6:00am Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 16 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly between 1pm and 3pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Partly sunny, with a high near 22. Wind chill values as low as -3. Blustery, with a west northwest wind 22 to 29 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Blustery.
    Chance Snow
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Wind chill values as low as -9. Blustery, with a northwest wind 24 to 29 mph decreasing to 16 to 21 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 41 mph.  New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 10 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Blustery

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly before noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 20. Wind chill values as low as -7. Northwest wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 20 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Northwest wind 9 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 10 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 27. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 27 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of snow before noon, then snow showers likely after noon. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 27 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow likely, mainly before 2am. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 16. Wind chill values as low as -2. Breezy, with a north northwest wind 23 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly between 1pm and 3pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Partly sunny, with a high near 22. Wind chill values as low as -3. Blustery, with a west northwest wind 22 to 29 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Wind chill values as low as -9. Blustery, with a northwest wind 24 to 29 mph decreasing to 16 to 21 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 41 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 20. Wind chill values as low as -7. Northwest wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Northwest wind 9 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 27. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Sunday
A chance of snow before noon, then snow showers likely after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 26.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
13 Miles NNW Mackay ID
 44.08°N 113.74°W (Elev. 10069 ft)
5:31 pm MDT Apr 22, 2026
7pm MDT Apr 22, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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