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Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected to form today from northern Oklahoma into southern Minnesota. Very large hail and tornadoes will be the initial threats this afternoon, then transition into a wind threat tonight. Gusty winds, warm temperatures, and very dry conditions will create a Critical Risk of fire weather across portions of the southern Plains today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Challis - Challis Airport (KLLJ)

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

Overcast

46°F

8°C

Humidity 33%
Wind Speed NW 4 MPH
Barometer 29.93 in (1013.55 mb)
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill44°F (7°C)
Last update 23 Apr 09:15 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

25 Miles S Leadore ID

  • Today

    Today: Snow showers likely, mainly between 10am and 5pm. Some thunder is also possible. Increasing clouds, with a high near 42. Breezy, with a northwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 17 to 22 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 42 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Blustery, with a northwest wind 17 to 22 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Blustery

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers likely, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. West northwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. North northwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm after midnight. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 19 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 41 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 43 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow showers likely, mainly between 10am and 5pm. Some thunder is also possible. Increasing clouds, with a high near 42. Breezy, with a northwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 17 to 22 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Tonight
Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Blustery, with a northwest wind 17 to 22 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
Snow showers likely, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. West northwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. North northwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm after midnight. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Sunday
Snow likely, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
Monday Night
A 20 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 47.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly 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)
Last Update:
5:30 am MDT Apr 23, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9am MDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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