Fire Weather Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads

The Plains to the mid-Mississippi Valley continue with warm and dry conditions. Any fires that initiate could spread quickly. The warm temperatures will expand across the Southern Plains into the Southwest where numerous records are expected through the weekend. Meanwhile, a cold front will move southward across the northern Plains and Great Lakes region where some snow will develop this weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Challis - Challis Airport (KLLJ)

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

Clear

43°F

6°C

Humidity 30%
Wind Speed N 3 MPH
Barometer 30.08 in (1018.63 mb)
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 28 Feb 11:35 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

23 Miles NW Mackay ID

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Light west southwest wind.

    High: 41 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Calm wind.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 39 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, mainly after 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Calm wind becoming north around 6 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 38 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain likely after 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Rain
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain and snow likely before 8am, then snow likely between 8am and 11am, then rain and snow likely after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 38 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Light west southwest wind.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Calm wind.
Sunday
A chance of snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, mainly after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Calm wind becoming north around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.
Tuesday Night
Rain likely after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Rain and snow likely before 8am, then snow likely between 8am and 11am, then rain and snow likely after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.
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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 MST Feb 28, 2026
11am MST Feb 28, 2026-6pm MST Mar 6, 2026
 
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