Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring fire weather concerns over parts of the central and southern High Plains. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across the Mid-South region and central Gulf states. Above average temperatures are expected across much of the country, and numerous daily record-tying/breaking highs will be possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Challis - Challis Airport (KLLJ)

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

Clear

52°F

11°C

Humidity 18%
Wind Speed SW 17 MPH
Barometer 29.7 in (1005.76 mb)
Dewpoint 10°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 09 Mar 02:50 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

25 Miles S Leadore ID

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 21. West northwest wind 5 to 13 mph becoming north northeast in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph.

    Low: 21 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of snow between 11am and 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 26. West northwest wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 26 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 14. West northwest wind 8 to 13 mph becoming light west  after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 14 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Light southwest wind becoming west southwest 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. West southwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Breezy.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 43 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of rain before 9pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow between 9pm and 3am, then a slight chance of rain after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of rain and snow before noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 46 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Partly
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain after midnight.  Snow level 7300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 21. West northwest wind 5 to 13 mph becoming north northeast in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow between 11am and 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 26. West northwest wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 14. West northwest wind 8 to 13 mph becoming light west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Light southwest wind becoming west southwest 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. West southwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Breezy. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of rain before 9pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow between 9pm and 3am, then a slight chance of rain after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
A slight chance of rain and snow before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain after midnight. Snow level 7300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Saturday
Rain and snow likely before noon, then a chance of rain between noon and 3pm, then a chance of rain and snow after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Breezy.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Monday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level rising to 8300 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
25 Miles S Leadore ID
 44.31°N 113.39°W (Elev. 7201 ft)
1:01 pm MDT Mar 9, 2026
3pm MDT Mar 9, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 16, 2026
 
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