Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains

An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Many locations are likely to set records for the highest-ever March temperature. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through Saturday as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Current conditions at

Challis - Challis Airport (KLLJ)

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

Clear

52°F

11°C

Humidity 29%
Wind Speed NNW 6 MPH
Barometer 30.3 in (1026.08 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Mar 10:55 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

23 Miles NW Mackay ID

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 59. West wind 3 to 8 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. West wind 5 to 8 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. South southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. West wind 6 to 11 mph increasing to 12 to 17 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 59. West wind 3 to 8 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. West wind 5 to 8 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. South southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. West wind 6 to 11 mph increasing to 12 to 17 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 50.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 51.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
23 Miles NW Mackay ID
 44.1°N 113.99°W (Elev. 6660 ft)
5:31 am MDT Mar 19, 2026
11am MDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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