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Rain Providing Some Relief to Drought-Stricken Southern U.S.

A storm tracking across the southern U.S. will continue to bring areas of heavy thunderstorms with risks for severe weather and excessive rainfall from Texas to Florida through this weekend. While much of this rainfall will be beneficial to the drought, excessive rainfall may bring areas of flash and urban flooding. Read More >

Current conditions at

Challis - Challis Airport (KLLJ)

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

Clear

59°F

15°C

Humidity 18%
Wind Speed W 5 MPH
Barometer 30.05 in (1017.61 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 01 May 08:20 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

Challis ID

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 37. Calm wind.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. South southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. North northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 42 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of rain between noon and 3pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 73 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 69.

    High: 69 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 37. Calm wind.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. South southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. North northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
A slight chance of rain between noon and 3pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 69.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 74.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 78.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Challis ID
 44.53°N 114.23°W (Elev. 5184 ft)
Last Update:
5:30 pm MDT May 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8pm MDT May 1, 2026-6pm MDT May 8, 2026
 
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