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

43°F

6°C

Humidity 26%
Wind Speed W 13 MPH
Barometer 30.13 in (1020.32 mb)
Dewpoint 10°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill36°F (2°C)
Last update 17 Apr 06:35 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

21 Miles N Mackay ID

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. Northwest wind 9 to 14 mph becoming light and variable  after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 19 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Light southeast wind becoming south 8 to 13 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

    High: 44 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. South wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. South southeast wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. South southwest wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Breezy.

    High: 61 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Mostly
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after midnight.  Snow level 9700 feet lowering to 8900 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. Breezy.

    Low: 39 °F

    Chance Rain
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. Northwest wind 9 to 14 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Light southeast wind becoming south 8 to 13 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. South wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. South southeast wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. South southwest wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Breezy.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after midnight. Snow level 9700 feet lowering to 8900 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. Breezy.
Wednesday
Rain likely before 9am, then rain and snow likely. Snow level 8200 feet lowering to 7400 feet in the afternoon . Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
21 Miles N Mackay ID
 44.22°N 113.62°W (Elev. 7218 ft)
5:31 pm MDT Apr 17, 2026
6pm MDT Apr 17, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 24, 2026
 
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