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

66°F

19°C

Humidity 14%
Wind Speed NW 4 MPH
Barometer 29.95 in (1014.22 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Apr 04:35 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

23 Miles NW Mackay ID

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light southwest  after midnight.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 62. Light and variable wind becoming south southwest 9 to 14 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. South southeast wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 62. Breezy, with a south wind 6 to 11 mph increasing to 17 to 22 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 34 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Breezy, with a south wind 17 to 22 mph decreasing to 7 to 12 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 34 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Chance Rain
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain and snow before noon, then snow between noon and 3pm, then rain and snow after 3pm. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 45. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow likely, mainly before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of snow before 3pm, then a chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 42 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light southwest after midnight.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 62. Light and variable wind becoming south southwest 9 to 14 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. South southeast wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 62. Breezy, with a south wind 6 to 11 mph increasing to 17 to 22 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 34 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Breezy, with a south wind 17 to 22 mph decreasing to 7 to 12 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 34 mph.
Wednesday
Rain and snow before noon, then snow between noon and 3pm, then rain and snow after 3pm. Some thunder is also possible. High near 45. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
A chance of snow before 3pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
23 Miles NW Mackay ID
 44.1°N 113.99°W (Elev. 6660 ft)
12:30 pm MDT Apr 19, 2026
4pm MDT Apr 19, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 26, 2026
 
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