Heavy Rain and Flooding Concerns in Hawaii; Severe Weather in the Plains

A storm system is expected to bring strong winds, widespread heavy rainfall, and flooding concerns to the Hawaiian Islands through the weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms are forecast from the Southern Plains to the Mid-Missouri Valley Thursday afternoon and evening. Large hail and strong winds are the primary threats. Read More >

Current conditions at

Challis - Challis Airport (KLLJ)

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

Clear

37°F

3°C

Humidity 44%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.05 in (1017.61 mb)
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 09 Apr 08:35 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

22 Miles NNW Mackay ID

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 54. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 54 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 38 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely, mainly between noon and 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm.  Snow level 8600 feet rising to 9700 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Light south wind increasing to 11 to 16 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 57 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain.  Snow level 9800 feet lowering to 9000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. South wind 9 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain, mainly after noon.  Snow level 8600 feet lowering to 8000 feet in the afternoon . High near 50. Breezy, with a south wind 9 to 14 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 46 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 50 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain before 9pm, then a chance of rain and snow.  Snow level 7800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow.  High near 41. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 41 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow likely, mainly before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 29 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow.  High near 39. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 39 °F

    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 54. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
Rain likely, mainly between noon and 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Snow level 8600 feet rising to 9700 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Light south wind increasing to 11 to 16 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain. Snow level 9800 feet lowering to 9000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. South wind 9 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Saturday
Rain, mainly after noon. Snow level 8600 feet lowering to 8000 feet in the afternoon . High near 50. Breezy, with a south wind 9 to 14 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 46 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain before 9pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 7800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
Snow. High near 41. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday Night
Snow likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Snow. High near 39. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
22 Miles NNW Mackay ID
 44.21°N 113.71°W (Elev. 7484 ft)
5:31 am MDT Apr 9, 2026
8am MDT Apr 9, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 15, 2026
 
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