Extreme Fire Weather Concerns; Severe Thunderstorms from the Plains to Mississippi Valley

Extremely critical fire weather concerns for portions of the southern High Plans as strong wind and very dry conditions could result in rapid spread of any fires. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms are expected once again across areas of the Central and Southern Plains, then spreading in the Mississippi Valley regions on Monday. Damaging winds, very large hail and strong tornadoes are possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Challis - Challis Airport (KLLJ)

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

Overcast

48°F

9°C

Humidity 29%
Wind Speed N 14 MPH
Barometer 29.68 in (1005.08 mb)
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill42°F (6°C)
Last update 26 Apr 06:55 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

Challis ID

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain and snow before midnight, then a chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. North wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm  after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 30 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of snow before 2pm, then a chance of rain and snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Calm wind becoming west northwest 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 52 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. West wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm  after midnight.

    Low: 28 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Calm wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 57 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. West northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 33 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A chance of rain and snow before midnight, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. North wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday
A chance of snow before 2pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Calm wind becoming west northwest 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. West wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Calm wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. West northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 67.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 72.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 39.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 72.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Challis ID
 44.53°N 114.23°W (Elev. 5184 ft)
5:31 pm MDT Apr 26, 2026
7pm MDT Apr 26, 2026-6pm MDT May 3, 2026
 
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