Active Weather Pattern Expected From the Midwest to the Southern Plains; Dangerous Heat Likely in Southern Texas

A strong storm system will bring numerous to widespread severe thunderstorms across portions of the Midwest and Upper Great Lakes Tuesday. Tornadoes (a few strong), damaging winds and large hail are expected. Record high temperatures will be possible over southern Texas the next several days. This may lead to dangerous heat concerns especially for areas already without power. Read More >

Current conditions at

Challis - Challis Airport (KLLJ)

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

Overcast

49°F

9°C

Humidity 40%
Wind Speed ESE 4 MPH
Barometer 30.08 in (1018.63 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill48°F (9°C)
Last update 21 May 10:55 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

22 Miles NNW Mackay ID

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 50. West northwest wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 34. West wind 6 to 14 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers likely before 11am, then rain showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level rising to 8100 feet in the afternoon. High near 48. South southwest wind 7 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow showers, mainly before midnight. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 26. West wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Snow Showers
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 42 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain and snow showers before 9am, then a chance of rain showers.  Snow level 7700 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 50 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 50. West northwest wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 34. West wind 6 to 14 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
Wednesday
Snow showers likely before 11am, then rain showers. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level rising to 8100 feet in the afternoon. High near 48. South southwest wind 7 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers, mainly before midnight. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 26. West wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow showers before 9am, then a chance of rain showers. Snow level 7700 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers before 9pm, then a chance of snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33.
Memorial Day
Sunny, with a high near 60.
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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 May 21, 2024
11am MDT May 21, 2024-6pm MDT May 27, 2024
 
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