Severe Thunderstorms for the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

A round of severe thunderstorms are forecast across areas of the Southern Plains, Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes this afternoon and tonight; The threat for flash flooding will also accompany these storms. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Challis - Challis Airport (KLLJ)

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

Overcast

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 50%
Wind Speed SSE 4 MPH
Barometer 30.15 in (1021.0 mb)
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill23°F (-5°C)
Last update 17 Apr 08:20 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

13 Miles NNW Mackay ID

  • Today

    Today: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 3pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 17. Wind chill values as low as -14. Northwest wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 17 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 9. Wind chill values as low as -5. Northwest wind 9 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    Low: 9 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. Wind chill values as low as -3. South southwest wind 9 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 29 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. South southwest wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    Low: 19 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. South southwest wind 11 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 38 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Breezy.

    High: 43 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Mostly
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. Breezy.

    Low: 31 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. Breezy.

    High: 44 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Mostly
    Sunny and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 17. Wind chill values as low as -14. Northwest wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 9. Wind chill values as low as -5. Northwest wind 9 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. Wind chill values as low as -3. South southwest wind 9 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. South southwest wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. South southwest wind 11 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Breezy.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. Breezy.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. Breezy.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow before 9pm, then a slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 33. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Breezy.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 29.
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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 am MDT Apr 17, 2026
8am MDT Apr 17, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 23, 2026
 
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