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

48°F

9°C

Humidity 26%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.12 in (1019.98 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Apr 11:20 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

23 Miles NW Mackay ID

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light west southwest  after midnight.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 62. Light and variable wind becoming south 8 to 13 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 39. South southeast wind 5 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. South wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 16 to 21 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 34 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain after midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain likely before 9am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 47. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain and snow likely before midnight, then a chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light west southwest after midnight.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 62. Light and variable wind becoming south 8 to 13 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 39. South southeast wind 5 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. South wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 16 to 21 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 34 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain after midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Wednesday
Rain likely before 9am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 47. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
Rain and snow likely before midnight, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
23 Miles NW Mackay ID
 44.1°N 113.99°W (Elev. 6660 ft)
11:31 am MDT Apr 19, 2026
11am MDT Apr 19, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 25, 2026
 
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